Lady Gaga has embraced her place in a long line of rebels and strong women.
It means being a survivor.
It means letting yourself be vulnerable and acknowledging your shame or that youre sad or youre angry.
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It takes great strength to do that.
A survivor of sexual assault, Germanotta died of lupus in 1974, 12 years before Gaga was born.
I learned about her mostly through stories and pictures.
I felt depressed and hurt by it because thats what that kind of language does.
Were fighting for our lives.
Gagas essay echoes themes explored on her new album, which is titledJoannein honor of her late aunt.
The truth is, the album is about being tough, Gagarecently told EW.
Read Gagasfull essayatHarpers Bazaar.
