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Hye-jee's Secret Diary Revealed!

What have you been writing in your diary lately? The misunderstandings you had with your parents? School drama? Friendship fiascos? Or perhaps you've been filling the pages about your secret crush and more?

The owner of this diary, Hye-jee has written her heart into these pages. Unsurprisingly, seeing as she is going through some great emotional changes at the moment, some of which includes rejecting her parent's interference and taking more notice of her appearance. On one occasion, she even started dieting, causing much concern to her family. Every little detail has been carefully recorded in the following pages.

In truth, Hye-jee is going through a period known as 'puberty'. Puberty refers to a process of emotional and physical changes that a child undergoes to become an adult. Not only does the body mature, emotions are also greatly affected. But not to worry! Know that parents and older siblings have gone through this process, and what is more, your classmates are also experiencing them as well. It is this turbulent transition that allows us to mature into young adults.

Speaking of which, what kind of puberty problems are you facing and how are you managing? Not sure? Well, let's check out Hye-jee's trials and triumphs, shall we?