"A person could last a long while without touch, but once someone had experienced the comfort, joy, and sheer relief of another human body close, the desire to experience that again was hard to deny."

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Source: Mary Johnson (2011). “An Unquenchable Thirst: A Memoir”, p.478, Spiegel & Grau

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Mary Johnson

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Mary Johnson is a prominent advocate for forgiveness and healing, known for her powerful journey from personal tragedy to empowerment.

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