My message to women is empowerment. This story will not resonate with everyone, some parts may resonate with some and not with others. It does not matter. I don't want people to feel sorry for me. Society has trained women to need a partner to survive. Society expects a traditional family unit and mother child relationship. I want women to look in the mirror and say to themselves the only thing that I need is a belief in me.
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