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" I really feel like because I had my son so young, I didn't want everyone's help. I think people felt entitled to give advice, so I'm always very sensitive to moms and letting them feel their way out. "

Solange Knowles

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Solange Knowles

Fashion

Interested

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Solange Knowles

Baby

Feel

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Solange Knowles

Time

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Credit

Know

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