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In other words, prior to the obliteration of everything that makes life worth living.
Prior to the events that changed my life profoundly and irrevocably.
Back when people who are different from the norm could actually see ourselves represented in public art.
Back when we could actually feel accepted and included, and like we were allowed to exist.
I never could have predicted what would happen to this statue as well as countless others. I likely will never be able to find the words to fully express how horrible these actions were, and why they have had such an enormous impact. And I certainly will never forget.