Courage
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Iris Duerre was raped as a child, now at age 16 she attends group therapy twice a week. She struggles through high school as a closeted teen, only her best friend and Aunt know her secret. Iris works up the nerve to come out to the world, but she's afraid because of discrimination. Her cover up boyfriend, Grayson, is the only reason she isn't bullied at school for her butch appearance. Will Iris ever be at peace with herself?
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