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The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love With Me

Book by Keah Brown · 5 quotes · Chronic Illness, Disability, Cheesecake

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“Disabled, in the eyes of many is a dirty word because it shines a light on the differences of our world, and when we acknowledge difference, we must acknowledge privilege - and that opens a whole other can of worms.”

Empowerment Disabled Chronic Illness

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“When I think about all the loss surrounding us in the world and in my own--the loss of high school classmates before our ten-year high school reunion, those with so much ahead of them--my chest tightens at the thought of who these people never got the chance to be.”

Death Loss Emotional

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“When we are vulnerable, I believe we are our truest selves. Emotion is all about vulnerability, and that is why, in the cheesiest sense, it is so beautiful.”

Emotions Vulnerability Cheesy

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“There is power and excitement in reclaiming things that were once used to hurt or demean you.”

Disease Disability Chronic Illness Reclaiming

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“I promise you, I don't need your cures or poorly thought-out pieces of advice, but I'll take free designer clothes, cheesecake, and a first-class plane ticket.”

Funny Disability Cheesecake

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