As we left for our school trip to Washington D.C., I felt in my bones that something wasn't right. Soon enough, I discovered the problem. In my rush to catch the school bus, I forgot my toothbrush and toothpaste! This is a bigger problem for me than it might be for others _______ my toothbrush and toothpaste, I practically feel naked.
Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation and wording.