This isn__ how things were supposed to happen. I was supposed to be me. Not this.
...the secret to writing is to get your own pain - shout it out till it hurts your throat - weep it into your pillow - then write it down ...
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...the secret to writing is to get your own pain - shout it out till it hurts your throat - weep it into your pillow - then write it down ...
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