VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-28
“For a very long time, I wasn’t in a position to speak for myself while my story continued to be told around me. There is a lot people know about my story, and there is also a lot they don’t — including the reasons behind some of the most difficult decisions I made,”
Jen Shah · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Shah said she was unable to speak for herself while her story was being told by others.
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