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" I grew up in an upper-income household, in an accepting environment, and with incredible educational opportunities. "
Sarah McBride
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" I think, for me, with regard to my parents, my biggest fear was not that they would reject me but that I would disappoint them. That by coming out, I would simultaneously dash my own dreams and their dreams for me, and I was afraid of letting them down. "
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