VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-27
“she wanted to have friends, be in a group”
Emily · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
Popolo said her daughter Emily had joined Facebook and Instagram and stayed on because she wanted friends and a group.
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