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“When you choose to write using yourself as the source of the story, you are choosing to confront all the silences in which your story has been protectively wrapped. Your job as a writer is to respectfully, determinedly, free the story from the silences and free yourself from both.”

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Christina Baldwin
Christina Baldwin

Christina Baldwin is a renowned figure in the [occupation/category] field, born on April 16, 1946. Her life experiences and contributions have had a significant impact in the industry. more

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