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Friday, March 1, 2013

Screaming "Vaginas" Incites Panic at the Armory

Screaming "Vaginas" Incites Panic at the Armory

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  • “That's the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it's impossible to ever see the end.” ~ Elizabeth Wurtzel, Prozac Nation
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  • ...when you love someone, you love the whole person, just as he or she is, and not as you would like them to be. ~ Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina
    In honor of Mother's Day next week, I've decided to pen a letter to my mother, darling mommie dearest, to thank her f...
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    In the past few days since I made my previous post, I've had the biggest outpouring of love and support from so many people, many who ...
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    Screaming "Vaginas" Incites Panic at the Armory
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    I have nothing smart or witty to say. But I will say, that last night I got the best sleep I've had all week. I can say that I feel saf...
  • We are unusual and tragic and alive. - Dave Eggers
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