But I refuse to feel shame about any of this any more.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/i-didn-t-recognise-my-boss-sexual-harassment-years-later-a-phone-call-brought-clarity-20230914-p5e4rp.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_lifestyle

But I refuse to let it hold me down anymore.

Source: https://dailyridge.com/2023/06/19/local-author-overcomes-fear-as-a-complex-trauma-survivor-to-see-where-does-your-story-take-you/

“But my old friend Pete invited me in once the previous bass player vanished from the scene, so how could I refuse?

Source: https://www.e-know.ca/regions/cranbrook/local-bands-teaming-up-for-spca-fundraising-concert/

"I refuse, however, to provide further answers….

Source: https://www.cbr.com/dune-2-frank-herbert-superhero-stance-explained/

I refuse to become accusatory and embittered.

Source: https://www.africa.com/as-a-tigrayan-i-choose-peace-over-war-accountability-over-impunity/

“I refuse to be HART’s recruitment officer,” House Speaker Scott Saiki said last week in response to the latest impending switch.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/01/why-honolulu-hale-keeps-stealing-state-appointees-to-hart/

“I refuse to be resigned to the status quo,” Lujan Grisham said on late Wednesday.

Source: https://www.mangalorean.com/us-judge-blocks-order-halting-right-to-carry-guns-in-albuquerque/

“I refuse to classify Pelé as a player.

Source: https://thehoya.com/lonergan-the-original-g-o-a-t-remembering-pele/

"I refuse to digest the fact that her and temi are sisters."

Source: https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/fashion/1532052-candy-chessboard-iron-dj-cuppy-shares-7-pink-penthouse-sense/

I refuse to get involved with partisan politics, but I can tell you that the just concluded elections should teach us all, certain lessons and that the awareness in the land today is commendable.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/there-is-no-alternative-to-restructuring-3/

“I refuse to have that luxury when my own people can’t feed their own families,” she said.

Source: https://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/climate-activist-and-model-quannah-chasinghorse-gives-keynote-speech-at-tcc-convention/article_58023cc0-c1f2-11ed-9405-3b48582cbcb0.html

“I refuse to inadvertently contribute to that message.”

Source: https://www.thewrap.com/tyler-james-williams-calls-out-speculation-sexuality/

I refuse to leave fellow men in the dark.

Source: https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/actualitate/mesajele-publicate-pe-contul-lui-andrew-tate-de-cand-a-fost-saltat-de-mascati-zcine-e-mai-bun-decat-tate.html

I refuse to let any of the abuse you put me through define me anymore.

Source: https://dissidentvoice.org/2023/09/stages-of-grief-disempowering-the-abuser-healing/

I remain on the stance that I refuse to apologise for something that I did not do.’

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/08/11/tory-lanez-refuses-to-apologise-for-shooting-megan-thee-stallion-19317118/

“Obviously, he’s very young, the level of maturity, but I refuse to overturn the DPP’s decision,” he said, as assistant prosecutor Garda Sinead Fahy formally handed over the younger brother his Book of Evidence.

Source: https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2023/05/26/trial-date-for-two-brothers-who-did-e12k-worth-of-damage-to-mercedes-car-at-newbridge-garage/

"This is why I refuse to name my children after anyone still living.

Source: https://newstalk1290.com/mom-regrets-naming-daughter-cousin-husband-affair-reddit/