"It is a enduring truth that bravery is born the moment you decide your values outweigh your comforts — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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The theme of truth is universal, yet Dodie Bellamy manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on truth often shapes our reality.

About Dodie Bellamy

Dodie Bellamy is an American novelist, nonfiction author, journalist, educator and editor. Her book Cunt-Ups (2001) won the 2002 Firecracker Alternative Book Award. Her work is frequently associated with that of the New Narrative movement in San Francisco and fellow writers Bob Glück, Dennis Cooper, Kathy Acker, Kevin Killian, and Eileen Myles.

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