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Beth Is Dead

by Katie Bernet (Goodreads Author)

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Mar 13, 2026 02:43PM

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The Maid's Secret (Molly the Maid, #3)

by Nita Prose (Goodreads Author)

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The Compound

by Aisling Rawle

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Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler

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Pain is pain is pain. It was important to recognize your privilege, yes. To show gratitude, to count your blessings. But it was also important to acknowledge and accept your pain, to understand that no matter how large or small your ...more

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“My love for and solidarity with other women and femmes can never be taken away from me. They constantly give me the courage to brave this terrifying, daunting, beautiful, amazing world. When you let go of male validation, you not only take away all of their power, but also have the opportunity to redirect that power to yourself and others. Give yourself the permission to love yourself unconditionally, because there’s nothing more radical in the eyes of the patriarchy than that … and we all know how much I love pissing off terrible men.”
― Drew Afualo, Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve

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“Women are so intentional in the relationships they build with one another. The love, strength, and encouragement we are capable of giving one another when competition and internalized misogyny cease to disrupt the energetic flow between us are truly magical.”
― Drew Afualo, Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve

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“I know you can, Joy. But if someone is worried about you and calling you repeatedly and texting, it’s just kind to let them know that you’re all right.”
― Bethany Joy Lenz, Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show

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“No matter how many women you try to step on to be seen by the world’s most mediocre men, you will never be taller than any man. You will always be one step below. And how can they respect you when they’re always looking down at you?”
― Drew Afualo, Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve

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“If y’all are with a guy who has a problem with you advocating for yourself or for others in times when you witness disrespect or rudeness occurring right in front of you, that’s a red flag. If they ever make you feel crazy or call you inappropriate for sticking up for what’s right, even if it’s in public—run! Ask yourself: Why does this man feel embarrassed when his partner is standing up for herself and for others? You’re not spewing entitlement or expecting more than you’re owed. You’re standing up for those that can’t stand up for themselves, and there is no shame in that heroic action. So if he’s not on your side, well, whose side is he on exactly?”
― Drew Afualo, Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve

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