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Finally, delve into the comfort and candidness of everyday life with \u003cem\u003eI'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCategorised under Parenting \u0026amp; Family, Children's Books, and Religion \u0026amp; Spirituality, Jess Johnston's works provide valuable perspectives and advice, making them essential reads for anyone looking to enrich their personal and family relationships. Her writing not only entertains but also encourages reflection and growth, creating a truly meaningful literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ill-be-there-but-ill-be-wearing-sweatpants-by-amy-weatherly-9781400226757","title":"I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it just me? Am I the only one who's lonely? Am I the only one without friends?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever asked yourself these questions, Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston, founders of the widely popular \"Sister, I Am with You\" community, are raising their hands to say, \"Yeah, us too.\" They want to encourage, equip, and reassure you that you have what it takes to build the kind of friendships you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoneliness doesn't care what age you are, how many Instagram followers you have, or where you call home. It doesn't care how \"put together\" you appear to the outside world. 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