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The One Where A Woman Keeps Repeating A Hurtful Term That’s Been Hurled At Her For Her Entire Life

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”? What a lie. One lady flipped them around and used them to make a statement. WARNING: strong language that may hit you hard.

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