Uncomfortable Truths

A presentation at Write/Speak/Code in August 2018 in New York, NY, USA by Mina Markham

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truths UNCOMFORTABLE Unapologetic tales of self-acceptance

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hello. ! @minamarkham " mina.codes

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tech truth

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SELF-CONFIDENCE DISABILITY MENTAL HEALTH warning

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confessions these are my

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= OKAY TO TWEET a little bird

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truth I’m nervous. (and a little nauseated)

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There’s no place like home.

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pit crew establish a

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Optometrist OBGyn Rheumatologist Me! Internist Therapist Hair Stylist Trainer Dentist

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attachment place

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2015 2017 2008 2015

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A girl has no home.

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t r u t h I’m not magic.

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strong black woman

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magic black girl

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“ Just because we’re magic, doesn’t mean we’re not real. JESSE WILLIAMS

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hype person find a

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twitter

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twitter

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be kind to myself

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treat myself

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forgive myself

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worthy I am

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worthy you are

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! @minamarkham s k n a th