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Cannot Quote by Janet Mock

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“We cannot and should not be reduced to just one sliver of ourselves, as it skews the truth of our lived experiences.”

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Throughout the day, I like to spritz my face with a rose water for extra moisture.

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In the evening, I use a cleansing oil - coconut oil also works - to remove makeup.

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“she cleaned, scrubbing to the staticky rhythm of Hawaiian music playing from her silver clock radio.”

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Hawaii was so integral to my journey. I was just there at the right time.

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We have to take care of our people. That's our work now. And it's going to be a lot harder than it would have…

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This pervasive idea that trans women deserve violence needs to be abolished. It’s a socially sanctioned practice of blaming the victim. We must begin…

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“The crux of our conflict lay in the fact that we each couldn't be who we wanted the other to be.”

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Visaaranai' reflects a stark reality from which you cannot shut yourself out: that is its success.

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We cannot stop anyone from criticising us.

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The two things you cannot do effectively on stage are pray and copulate.

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The reason I fight is to provide for my family, and I cannot risk having that taken away.

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