"Testifying has helped me understand that one individual's behavior and actions make a difference. That my actions are important to people other than myself."

People, Actions, Behavior, Difference

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"Testifying has helped me understand that one individual's behavior and actions make a difference. That my actions are important to people other than myself."

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