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Gratitude Quote by Roxane Gay

“If I must share my story , I want to do so on my terms , without the attention that inevitably follows . I do not want pity or appreciation or advice . I am not brave or heroic . I am not strong . I am not special . I am one woman who has experienced something countless women have experienced . I…” quote by Roxane Gay — Download Open image

““If I must share my story , I want to do so on my terms , without the attention that inevitably follows . I do not want pity or appreciation or advice . I am not brave or heroic . I am not strong . I am not special . I am one woman who has experienced something countless women have experienced . I am a victim who survived .””

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