27.

I used to tell the truth when people asked me how I was feeling.

I saw no more shame in telling someone I was tired, sad, angry, lonely,

Than I saw in telling them I was happy, excited, or head over heels over the moon.

When do we lose the ability to tell the truth?

When do we learn that it is more important to pretend to be happy,

Than to be truthful with ourselves?

-J

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