Apr 19, 2020

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The case for honest fear

Why would anyone be embarrassed to be scared while those around them are dying? Why are we turned against honest emotion?

Don’t catch feelings.

Be the “chill girl.”

No regrets.

The fear might be more dangerous than the disease…

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