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niyad

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Thu Aug 30, 2018, 11:10 AM Aug 2018

"To All the Little Girls"




We all know that this came from HRC's concession speech. What many do not know is that that part of HRC's concession speech was inspired by the letter "Emily Doe" wrote as her victim response to brock turner, the Stanford rapist. This is the part of the letter that was HRC's inspiration:

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And finally, to girls everywhere, I am with you. On nights when you feel alone, I am with you. When people doubt you or dismiss you, I am with you. I fought everyday for you. So never stop fighting, I believe you. Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining. Although I can’t save every boat, I hope that by speaking today, you absorbed a small amount of light, a small knowing that you can’t be silenced, a small satisfaction that justice was served, a small assurance that we are getting somewhere, and a big, big knowing that you are important, unquestionably, you are untouchable, you are beautiful, you are to be valued, respected, undeniably, every minute of every day, you are powerful and nobody can take that away from you. To girls everywhere, I am with you. Thank you.

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https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/stanford-university-rape-case-the-victims-letter-in-full-a7067146.html
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"To All the Little Girls" (Original Post) niyad Aug 2018 OP
so calming. Thanks riversedge Aug 2018 #1
you are most welcome niyad Aug 2018 #2
I placed it on a few social websites that I am familiar with. It is an inspiration. riversedge Aug 2018 #3
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