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Here is an excerpt from a book I recently read, "Take It Back," by Kia Abdullah.

Jodie sighed as if she too were confused. After a moment of thought, she said, “What I mean is that you’re bold and forceful, Erin is cool and cunning, Mia is calm and unshakable. I’m trying to be those things. I’m trying to be strong and serious and unshakable, but I’m none of those things.” She held a hand to her chest. “I feel hurt and weak and…” Her voice was hoarse. “I feel small.” 

“Oh, Jodie.” Zara shook her head. “Do you think I was this way at sixteen? Do you think Mia was like that at your age? Women aren’t born warriors; we learn to fight because we have to.”