Musician Allison Russell

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Russell talks and sings about the physical and sexual abuse she endured from her racist adoptive father — and about how she learned she was worthy of being loved. Her new album is The Returner. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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