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“I grew up with an extremely abusive father. As a mother, I wanted to protect my own children from exposure to violence. When I found out one of my daughters was in an abusive relationship, it broke my heart. Finally, she left him ?- but only after his abuse started spreading to the children.”

Quote by Ginny Brown-Waite

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Ginny Brown-Waite

Ginny Brown-Waite was a former U.S. Representative from Florida, serving from 1993 to 2007. Born on October 5, 1943, she was recognized for her work on healthcare and veterans' issues during her tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives. more

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