I was lonely, desperate, and angry. At that moment, I truly understood what it meant to be a Saudi woman. It meant being confronted with every possible kind ofobstacle and discrimination. It meant being told that if you want to race with men, you’d have to do it with your hands and legs cut off. I started to wish I had been born somewhere–anywhere–else.Manal AlSharif
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She was in a difficult situation, being raised in Saudi Arabia where women are not allowed to drive. She faces all kinds of discriminations and obstacles, but her attitude is that she will not give up on life. This shows you can overcome any obstacle in life if you have the right attitude.
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