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I Won’t Back Down

Former First Lady Betty Ford dies at age 93

Betty Ford is remembered for her courage and candor. – National Public Radio

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty Ford said things that first ladies just don’t say, even today. And 1970s America loved her for it.

I Won’t Back Down

Well I won’t back down, no I won’t back down

You could stand me up at the gates of hell

But I won’t back down…

Hey baby there ain’t no easy way out

Hey baby I will stand my ground

And I won’t back down

Tom Petty

Rest in Peace Mrs. Ford

July 9, 2011 author

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Jill Slaughter

My divorce and subsequent custody battle buried me in sadness and shame. Fired from my life as wife and mother I was stripped of everything that was familiar and cherished. My talent was the only thing that I was certain could not be taken away from me .

As a painter I told my story visually. People that saw my paintings began to share intimate stories about their own lives with me. Their honestly made me acutely aware that everyone has a heartfelt story that they want to tell someone. I launched Raw Candor knowing it was time to tell mine, and I invite you to share yours.