Page 56 of Foul Territory

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This dress is like a cape of confidence. It’s the one that makes me feel most like myself when I wear it. It speaks to my hippie soul I don’t let a lot of people see.

But he still does.

FICTION FORM

NotYourAverageJoe19

I’m tired.

FaeAtHeart

Stay up too late last night?

NotYourAverageJoe19

Not physically tired.

Emotionally.

FaeAtHeart

Do you want to talk about it? I’m a pretty good listener.

NotYourAverageJoe19

I’ve gotten really good at hiding my feelings but it’s exhausting.

Feeling one way but forcing myself to act another in order to keepeveryone happy.

FaeAtHeart

You don’t sound very happy right now.

NotYourAverageJoe19

I’m not.

FaeAtHeart

Then stop.

NotYourAverageJoe19

If I do, there will be backlash.

FaeAtHeart

Fuck the backlash. You aren’t doing anyone any favors by not being honest.

NotYourAverageJoe19

What if I hurt the people I love because of my honesty?

FaeAtHeart

If they love you, they would want you to be happy too.

Are you sure everyone is happy? Maybe they're good at hiding their feelings too. It’s possible they're just pretending to be happy. You should tell them how you really feel.

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