Tag Archives: fear

Substitutes

Yesterday I sat on the floor in my room, eating chocolate, looking at my clutter, and I thought, these are substitutes. I live my life with substitutes, not the real thing. What I really want, need is love.  To love, … Continue reading

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Fear

I’m afraid. I’m afraid of things – the marriage – staying the same. I’m afraid of change, of moving on, of moving away from the marriage. I’m afraid of staying where I am financially. I’m afraid of a new job. … Continue reading

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