Gretchen McNeil

Women are not on this planet exclusively to inspire men and make them happy. We have our own dreams and needs, our own shit to get done.

Women are not on this planet exclusively to inspire men and make them happy. We have our own dreams and needs, our own shit to get done.

– Gretchen McNeil –

I’m Not Your Manic Pixie Dream Girl

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