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“they told us to sit still to cross our legs like pretty decorations never to run too fast or dream too loud but we are more than quiet artifacts”

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Rootless is a narrative that delves into the complexities of personal identity and the search for a sense of place in contemporary society. The story follows a protagonist navigating the challenges of displacement and the quest for self-discovery amidst a backdrop of changing cultural landscapes. more

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“When people take advantage of our generosity, even when we know they’re wrong, their words still sink in a bit. Perhaps it strengthens the narrative from when we were young, that something was wrong with us—thinking it was our fault when clearly it wasn’t, and perhaps even that we’re responsible for the misbehavior of others. If you were blamed for your own abuse as a kid, or no one ever believed you, these issues can resurface in your adult relationships, and your businesses are not immune.”

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“Why We Hide We hide from being misunderstood. From being criticized. From being attacked online. But most of all, from being blamed for what happened to us. The shame and the fear make us think our invisibility will protect us.”

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“Never let your past mistakes cause you to doubt your future”

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“Here were females who did love the sound of breaking glass.”

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“Maybe it all began now, my life as a wife comfortable in her own home, a real wife. I tried to remember how Pinocchio had become a real boy. It had something to do with being in a whale, maybe saving his father's life; I hadn't done anything like that. But surely a woman was more complex than a puppet boy and she might become herself not once-and-for-all but cyclically: waxing, waning, sometimes disappearing altogether.”

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