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I think you've got to get out whatever's hurting you through your art, so it doesn't twist you up inside.

Cheryl Rainfield , in Scars
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I know you're upset, I know you're scared, but don't walk away.

Cheryl Rainfield , in Scars
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I know I'm not to blame for what he did. And I know, too, that I am strong inside--stronger than I ever realized.

Cheryl Rainfield , in Stained
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If I want to get out of here, I have to be the one to save myself.

Cheryl Rainfield , in Stained
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I should know better than anyone--you can't tell who a person is just from his looks.

Cheryl Rainfield , in Stained
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You don't deserve the anger you're turning on yourself. Your abuser's the one who does.

Cheryl Rainfield , in Scars
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