I find that people who take themselves too seriously burn o… - Loretta Ross

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I find that people who take themselves too seriously burn out really quickly because they become very cynical because they've become very overwhelmed. When you're overwhelmed, the most common response is to check out mentally because everything is so overwhelming.

Loretta Ross

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Loretta J. Ross (born August 16, 1953) is an African American academic, feminist, and activist who advocates for reproductive justice, especially among women of color. As an activist, Ross has written on reproductive justice activism and the history of African American women.

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Alternative Names: Loretta J. Ross • Loretta June Ross • Ross, Loretta June

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