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On I want to focus on some of the women who have shaped me and made me who I am today.

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First is my mum, Emily Johnston. She was without doubt one of the strongest, most resilient, and most straight-talking people I have ever known. She is my

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Second are my mum-in-law and sister-in-law, my adopted family, and my best friends since I was a teenager.

They are my closest confidantes and my staunchest allies.

I love them with all my heart: they are brave, funny and loyal and have supported me throughout my adult life.

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Third, the matriarchy of amazing women who raised me. Their lives were not easy, but they persevered, and they raised strong women. If you know, you know. 😍

No single photo can capture them all, but my Aunt Minnie (RHS) was strong, gentle, and a surrogate grandmother to me.

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Fourth are the women who, through school and Guiding, taught me the value of integrity and the meaning of friendship
: something I owe to @ggulster and @BloomCollegiate, where I formed my most lasting friendships and forged my values.

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Fifth, are the women I studied and worked with as a Civil Engineer, women who challenged the status quo and made it possible for others to achieve.

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And last but by no means least, the women I have worked with and continue to work with day-by-day. They are my strength, my inspiration and I am filled with admiration for all they do each day, as activists, councillors, MLAs and staff.

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