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The Human Aspect of Marianne

I grew up in an environment where girls did not pursue an academic career, especially coming from my part of town at Veitvet, and very few believed in me except my parents. So, when I lost both my parents, I was devastated for years and I did not know how to cope on top of my career and family.

I grew up in an environment where girls did not pursue an academic career, especially coming from my part of town at Veitvet, and very few believed in me except my parents. So, when I lost both my parents, I was devastated for years and I did not know how to cope on top of my career and family.

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