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Silence isn’t golden when it comes to identifying and eliminating the crisis of black womanhood. I leave you with what I hope becomes part of your personal commitment to a politically active life. Suffer but Never Silently Suffer sometimes. but never silently; forget social approbation. Say what you need; if you don’t get it, move on to someone who can/will give it to you. Don’t define yourself according to someone else’s feelings/needs/wants/desires; focus on your own emotions and motivations. Say what you can/can’t do. Admit limits. Don’t apologize. Minimize your angst, not yourself. Step into the light. Keep focused. Let all your demands strengthen your resolve. Epilogue Suffer but Never Silently 103 This page intentionally left blank ...

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