"Staying in an abusive relationship for the fear of public judgment is like allowing to be buried alive to impress a coffin maker."

Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana, Tanzanian Author

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"Staying in an abusive relationship for the fear of public judgment is like allowing to be buried alive to impress a coffin maker."

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