Talk about it! Empowerment and Female Genital Mutilation_Cutting

24 Our Most Important Messages for You! � You are perfect just the way you are! � You are free to take your time in whatever you do, regardless of what others say! � Y ou have the right to be treated respectfully by anyone (doctors, midwives, and counsellors)! � You do not have to endure racism! � It can help to talk with other people with similar experiences! � Every kind of feeling and expression of feeling is accepted and welcome - there is no need to always stay calm! � Find things in your everyday life that help you cope with your experiences and supportive people you can trust! � Dare talking to your daughters , your mother and partner about FGM_C! � It is okay not to be okay. There is no need to suit others! � You are allowed to seek for help and support! � There is no need to be ashamed! You are not worth less because of circumcision! � It is your right to be in a safe and violent free relationship! � You have the freedom of choice concerning everything in your live - your live, your body, your relationships!