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“People are surprised by the poverty and think that I wasn't cared for. But that wasn't the case - I was deeply loved.” quote by Liz Murray — Download Open image

“People are surprised by the poverty and think that I wasn't cared for. But that wasn't the case - I was deeply loved.”

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