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No one should be ashamed to speak up. Shame makes it easy for neglect and abuse and bullying to stay huddled together in their dark corner. It’s time to throw the switch on this spotlight. If I can inspire other kids to speak their truth, then everything I’ve been through will have been worth it.

Susane Colasanti

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Susane Colasanti
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: May 1
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New Jersey
United States
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