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“All Respect was Thrown out the Window”
I longed to not be ashamed of myself

Published on: January 3rd 2014 — 11:03 AM / OBS: ASIA / Manila, Philippines

OneBillionStories.com Contributors - David Panlilio & Carl Graham
@OBS_Philippines // Special Thanks to: Catalyst of UA&P (University of Asia and the Pacific) & I Keep Love Real (Real Love Revolution)

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