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Sherman Alexie

My wife was the first romantic partner who understood both American and native parts of me - not so much the positive stuff, but the damage.

Sherman Alexie

Romantic

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Sherman Alexie is saying that his wife was the first person who truly recognized the complex mix of his American and Native American identities, especially the struggles and pain that come with them. She understood the difficult and harmful experiences tied to both sides of his background, rather than just the good or positive aspects.

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