Chelsea Manning

I'm not a political statement. I'm a person.

I'm not going to let anyone break my spirit. I'm going to stay strong.

I'm not trying to be a hero. I'm just trying to do what's right.

I'm not going to let anyone define my future. I'm going to create my own.

I'm not a fan of injustice. I believe in equality.

I'm not going to be a pawn in someone else's game. I'm going to play my own.

I'm not going to let anyone dim my light. I'm going to shine brightly.

I'm not a quitter. I'm a fighter.

I'm not going to let anyone define my narrative. I'm going to write my own story.

I'm not a fan of oppression. I believe in liberation.

I was a lost soul, a tortured soul, looking for answers.

I am responsible for my actions. I understood what I was doing when I did it.

I am not a traitor. I am not a spy. I am a human being.

The government doesn’t want to admit that it’s wrong.

I was a scared kid, dealing with a broken system.

I didn’t want to hurt anyone. I wanted to help people.

I am not a hero. I am a human.

The system is broken, and I broke it.

I am not afraid anymore.