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1 min readJan 18, 2019

This is such an powerful piece. Thank you for bringing the facts and receipts and thank you for giving your energy in sharing part of your story.

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Written by Michaella Henry

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Writer and UX Designer. Neurodivergent. Intersectional Feminist. Crafting personal narratives that make strangers feel less alone. Psych, Gender Equity, Race.

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