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I can't stop pretending to be okay

For some reason I can't stop pretending that I am alright. I can't break the illusion that I am fine. I think I am just scared that when I stop pretending it might never go away. I am afraid it will get even more real. But how then can I make you see that I am not okay when I don't dare to admitt. I need help but don't dare to ask for it. Why am I so scared of showing how I feel? I wish I knew...
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natasja-raven
Published
Jul 28, 2015
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9·88
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#broken#depression#pain#afraid#depressed#scared#hurt#mask#lie#pretending
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