Through the glares and the whispers
Through the judgment and suggestion
Through their 'worry' and their 'advice'
"Nevertheless, she persisted"

Through the pokes and the prods
Through the keys-between-your-fingers
And through the "what were you wearing" 's
"Nevertheless, she persisted"

Through the bleeding and the banging
Through the stomping and the yelling
Through the tear stained nights and the terror filled mornings
"Nevertheless, she persisted"

Through the opinions and beliefs
Through the labels and the names
Through the pain and brave faces
"Nevertheless, she persisted"

And through the love and support
And the fights of her sisters and brothers
"Nevertheless, she persisted"

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