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I learned from all of them. From Cindy, I learned the toughness needed to survive in our Portland community. From Betty, I learned that there is strength in being who you are. From J, I learned to keep my own counsel. I shared a secret with her once that she promptly shared. When I confronted her about it, she did not apologize but said simply, “If you didn’t want me to share it, why did you tell me?” And from Rosie, I learned that there was a different world waiting for us outside of our neighborhood.

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