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" I used to not walk out the door; I was so afraid. Everything from, 'You shouldn't be here,' down to, 'Girl, don't wear those pants.' I was so sad. I tried my best to not even look in a mirror! "

Keala Settle

Best

Walk

Sad

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Look

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Alone

Created

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Down

Her

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