He thinks 'being strong'
is holding back
and hiding our feelings
when 'being strong' has always been
letting go and allowing our feelings
to be
felt
Internal bleeding is
always more
dangerous
...Even joy becomes a burden
when you can't
laugh
©1985 by Merrit Malloy
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