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Nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous and hurtful as believing that I'm standing on the outside of my life looking in and wondering what it would be like if I had the courage to show up and let myself be seen.

Brené Brown

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Brené Brown
Age: 58
Born: 1965
Born: November 18
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