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Quote by Mercy Oduyoye
The stories we tell of our hurts and joys are sacred.
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Our stories about suffering and happiness deserve care and respect. Calling them “sacred” treats personal experiences as deeply valuable, not ordinary or disposable. The quote suggests that sharing these stories matters because they hold what people have lived through and cherished.
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- Biola University, Christian Educators of the 20th Century
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