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SlowlyFallAway
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since 2008-08-29
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0 posted 2008-08-29 09:29 AM




I like to pretend that nothing matters.
But it hurts.
So then I try to care about everything.
And I get hurt.
I don't know if I can be myself or not.
The only people that seem to take me as who I am...
Use me for what they want.
And then there's some who like me for me.
But they still want me to change.
Typical.
I would change a lot of things about a lot of people.
If I could.
I'm not mad at anyone.
I hold no grudges.
And whatever it takes to stay out of an arguement...
I'll do it.
I hate to fight.
But I hate to act like everything's ok.
Because then reality becomes denial.
And I feel sick.
This isn't for anyone inparticular.
In fact, it's for no one at all.
Sometimes I just try to convince myself of things.
Although I'm not quite sure what point I'm trying to make.
Not that it matters.
If there's one person on this earth who I tend to ignore the most...
It's myself.


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Midnitesun
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Gaia
1 posted 2008-08-31 05:49 PM


The last one you should ignore is yourself, Emily, and your feelings. You've hit on some emotions many of us felt while growing up. Wish I could say it gets easier, but sometimes even adults in their twilight years feel like this.
Hug yourself, and keep moving forward.

Dark Stranger
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since 2001-03-19
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2 posted 2008-08-31 06:07 PM


slowly

it is always us that gets in our own way...enjoyed you here

Gumpy
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since 2007-11-06
Posts 143
Canada
3 posted 2008-08-31 06:55 PM


you've described most everyone at one time or another.
Follow your heart, and listen to some of the great advice you'll get here at PIP.
I did and I am better for it.  Thankfull too.

Gumpy

How is it that after your heart is ripped out, you feel so much?

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