These women would change the world, have careers, build strong marriages, raise good children and keep their sense of humor.

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And, you know, I think the one thing that, you know, I find is helpful is just to keep a sense of humor about yourself and not take yourself too seriously and understand that when you're in this process, you know, there're going to be some days where, you know, you get knocked around a little bit.

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