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The inability to love and accept yourself and your humanity is at the heart of many illnesses. To be loved and accepted, you must start by loving yourself. If you have traits that you consider unlovable, you must love them anyway... it's a paradox.

Christiane Northrup

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Christiane Northrup
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: October 4
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