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Dr. Patricia Farrell
Dr. Patricia Farrell

Sep 30, 2020

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“But Can I Be White, If I Want?”

One story of internalized self-hate in a psychiatric hospital

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“In this country, American means…

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Dr. Patricia Farrell

Dr. Patricia Farrell

Dr. Farrell is a psychologist, consultant, author, interested in writing, and health.

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