It was time to be honest with myself. To survive all the shame this world will throw at you, you have to hold yourself tall, look your accuser straight in the eye. Even if it's your own face looking back at you. (Nalo Hopkinson)

It was time to be honest with myself. To survive all the shame this world will throw at you, you have to hold yourself tall, look your accuser straight in the eye. Even if it's your own face looking back at you.

Nalo Hopkinson

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