Growing Quote by Khoudia Diop Download Open image “I was teased a lot, growing up, because of my skin tone.” — Khoudia Diop ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.7 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Growing Growing Skin Growing up Skin Skin tone Teased Teased Lot Tone Up
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I was so ashamed of it that I would spend hours in the shower crying and trying to wash my skin off. — Khoudia Diop Copy Share Image
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