Quote by John Green

I didn't tell him that the diagnosis came three months after I got my first period. Like: Congratulations! You're a woman. Now die.

I didn't tell him that the diagnosis came three months after

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The quote reflects a profound sense of irony and frustration regarding the timing of a diagnosis. The speaker mentions that they received it shortly after reaching a crucial milestone of womanhood, their first period. The phrase "Congratulations! You're a woman. Now die" highlights the bitter contrast between the celebratory nature of the milestone and the harsh reality of an impending death. The quote encapsulates the feelings of disbelief and sadness experienced by the speaker, and the injustice of receiving unfortunate news at a significant moment in their life.

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