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The Power of Pronouns

The Power of Pronouns

Most of us remember the basic explanation for what pronouns are from elementary school: pronouns are words used to take the place of nouns.

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Like Me Because

Like Me Because

As a young girl I cried into my pillow, on my mother’s shoulder, into the arms of friends, or just into my hands more times than I can count.

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Walking In the Shadows

Walking In the Shadows

In high school I felt like the girl walking in the shadows–the shadows of those who had gone before me, the shadows of my friends, the shadows of everyone and everything around me.

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I Grew Up with a Brother and Discovered I Had Sisters

I Grew Up with a Brother and Discovered I Had Sisters

“Shoot, in high school, I really didn’t like having female friends; there was too much drama and cattiness from the girls.”

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From Peace Girl to Woman

From Peace Girl to Woman

When I first heard about Peace College it was during college night at my high school.

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No Peace-ful Passing

No Peace-ful Passing

I attended an all-women’s college, Peace College. It was where I met my best friends, my Peace sisters.

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Educating the Future for Women

Educating the Future for Women

I believe education is the key, so supporting efforts to make educational opportunities available to young girls is a starting point.

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