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Angie's avatar

as someone who also has many selves, i deeply, deeply related to this. i've adopted a strategy where i try to expose all of my selves as early as possible to someone i like, not because i'm trying to get them to understand me per se, but b/c i've come to terms w/ not feeling like our connection is real otherwise.

also "One day I am a cynic with a disgust for everything that isn't more sleep; another day, I see my bed as a prison keeping me from a dazzling life outside" made me laugh

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Evelyn Shi's avatar

so beautiful and honest! i loved the words you chose here. got me thinking- if the unsavory parts of me *are* a significant part of me, do i try to change or accept those parts?

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Debbie Strange's avatar

The height is self-respect! I applaud you and I will remember this story.

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