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1 " The world keeps changing, creating new possibilities. Therefore I can keep changing and become even more than I thought possible. "
― The Thoughtful Beast
2 " I am more than what others want of me. I am more than what society expects of me. I will not let my life be defined by a box meant to hold me down. "
3 " I do not need to find happiness. I can create happiness all on my own. "
4 " I forgive myself for not being who I wanted to be in the past so I can focus on being who I want to be now. "
5 " I define my roles as a woman, whether that means a mother at home, a CEO, both, neitheror more. "
6 " People may "other" me for the color of my skin and the shape of my eyes. This is their weakness. It is not mine. "
7 " I can listen to what my elders have to say and still do the opposite of what they think is right. It is my life to live. I am responsible for it. "
8 " My nose does not look like Barbie's nose and that's perfectly fine. "
9 " I am the perfect shade of brown. I wish not to lighten my skin, but lighten the burden of those who came before me that conformed to another hue. "
10 " I embrace and celebrate the color of my skin. Why should I reject the skin color that reflects the work my ancestors did tending to their harvests, creating homes for their families and protecting their lands? "
11 " My family may have expectations of me, but in the end, I have to be the one at peace with my choices. "
12 " My kindness is not naivety. It is a strength not to be messed with. "
13 " I face my trauma because I believe in breaking cycles, not repeating them. "
14 " I do not fear the sun darkening my skin. I fear colonialism damaging my self-worth with bleach. "
15 " I am an Asian goddess! I love myself and show others they can love themselves as well. "
16 " No one can take away my heritage or history. At the same time, it is up to me to discover and embrace that knowledge. "
17 " I am short. I am smart. I am strong. I am hilarious! "
18 " It's the 21st century. I am not submissive. I can own property. You cannot call me exotic. "
19 " I have scars. They are not ugly. There is no need for shame. My scars are part of my story. "
20 " My voice is my own. When I am quiet, it is because I want to be. When I am loud, it is not out of rebellion. My voice is not a reaction to you. It's an expression of me. "
