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I think, for women in particular, it's kind of like you're expected to get married, have a child, and then you get to be a person. But you don't need someone else - be it a spouse or child - to complete or validate your existence. Being human is enough and should be enough, and I hope that we all come to a point where we can accept that.
Ayobami Adebayo
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"I think, for women in particular, it's kind of like you're expected to get married, have a child, and then you get to be a person. But you don't need someone else - be it a spouse or child - to complete or validate your existence. Being human is enough and should be enough, and I hope that we all come to a point where we can accept that."
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I think, for women in particular, it's kind of like you're expected to get married, have a child, and then you get to be a person. But you don't need someone else - be it a spouse or child - to complete or validate your existence. Being human is enough and should be enough, and I hope that we all come to a point where we can accept that. — Ayobami Adebayo

About Ayobami Adebayo

Ayobami Adebayo was a Writer from Nigeria (1988–present).

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This quote is attributed to Ayobami Adebayo, a Writer from Nigeria.
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Ayobami Adebayo lived from 1988 – present.
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