She said: "I believe that it was William Faulkner who said that the past is not dead; in fact it's not even past. I know for a fact that he is correct. Everything that I have seen and everything that I have felt or experienced or have been told about by friends or family is still with me, living in me every day. Some parts make me stronger. I have known sorrow. I have known horror. But I have also known kindness and courage. Each day is another link in a very strong chain that feeds me and informs me and gives me the strength to take in another breath."

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