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" The work is more than just about the amplification of survivors and quantifying their numbers. The work is really about survivors talking to each other and saying, 'I see you. I support you. I get it.' "

Tarana Burke

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Power

Empathy

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Process

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Connect

Black

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Work

Start

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" I feel the reason people started using 'me too' is there is beauty and power in those words. "

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Words

People

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Know

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Patriarchy

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