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labeled “disabled”

By Amanda Banner
March 27, 2015
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2 thoughts on “labeled “disabled””

janice
March 27, 2015 at 9:27 pm

Beautiful. Touched me deeply… as I contemplate the spring of my winter. I’m working hard at letting go of labels. Thanks, Amanda.

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1. Sarah Banner
  March 27, 2015 at 11:27 pm
  
  So amazingly beautiful and profound Amanda!
  I love it! Thank you for writing this!
  
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