Quote by Lisa Leslie

I don't think I would have been able to stick with it and been proud of who I am and be feminine out on the court. I think I would have folded to the peer pressure if I didn't have my mom to encourage me to be me and be proud of how tall I am.


I don't think I would have been able to stick with it and be

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of having the support and encouragement of loved ones in staying true to oneself. The speaker believes that without their mother's guidance, they would have succumbed to societal pressure and compromised their femininity on the basketball court. The mother's consistent message of acceptance and pride in the speaker's height allowed them to resist peer pressure and remain authentic, with the speaker emphasizing the significance of this support in enabling their personal growth.

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By Lisa Leslie
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