I Will Not Repress Myself Any Longer

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Re·press, verb: to prevent the natural or normal expression, activity, or development of, or to exclude from consciousness. (That's just not OK.)

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hipsterkitty

Enough Is Enough

I'm sick and tired of putting on a mask when i go out into the world to make other people happy when the same courtesy is not afforded to me. I'm sick of being shoved aside when i try to mention that I'm angry or upset or worried. Today...

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Written on October 22nd, 2011
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GivenTake

Everyday

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Written on August 27th, 2011
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SufferSilent

Always Used to

For a long time I was a major people-pleaser; I had no opinions about anything, and needed everyone to like me. As I got older I began to realize that gossip, insults, and judgment happen no matter how "perfect" you try to be...

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Written on December 31st, 2008
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amejad

P's And Q's??

I don't understand why people have to think that they can generalize their mannerisms to others? I'm not being racist here.. but white people british or american simply think I am mannerless just because I don't look them in their eye...

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Written on December 12th, 2011
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onica

I Forgive You

Open Letter to My Parents:
I know we don't talk much but I just wanted to say I love you. I am changing myself and clearing all my old layers of guilt, repressed emotions, abandonment, and shame that I carried around my whole life...

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Written on March 13th, 2013
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Thought1

I Am Being Repressed For a 5th Month Already

I am being brutally abused in the worstest way by not letting me live normally and do the jobs I love - unlawful and heartless guys are repressing me unguiltfully and awfully

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Written on February 24th, 2009
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Josie06

It's Time

I use to keep it all inside. Now I'm releasing my thoughts, emotions and mannerism more freely.
I haven't gone overboard. A little here, a little there. Don't want to scare anybody.
EP has helped me reach the point to realize I am...

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Written on September 22nd, 2008
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"but white people british or american simply think I am mannerless just because I don't look them in their eye and follow THEIR appropriate mannerisms in every situations..."
"I am changing myself and clearing all my old la yers of guilt, repressed emotions, abandonment, and shame that I carried around my whole life, adding la yer after la yer � trying to be " strong ", but instead making myself weak..."
"� � Yesterday, I forgave myself for hating myself and feeling guilty, weak, and diminished throughout my life..."

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