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Who is this in front of me? Her scars, her dimples somewhat familiar Perhaps if I wasn't so tired I'd recognize her Maybe self-preservation has hidden her true identity from me Ironically, I don't know what I'm shielding myself from anymore Those who were chasing me are gone I don't have to hide anymore Yet this double life has become me Do I choose a life? Converge the two? Or become something else entirely? Who am I when not living a double life?
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May 7
May 7, 2026 at 9:36 PM UTC
Double life
Who is this in front of me? Her scars, her dimples somewhat familiar Perhaps if I wasn't so tired I'd recognize her Maybe self-preservation has hidden her true identity from me Ironically, I don't know what I'm shielding myself from anymore Those who were chasing me are gone I don't have to hide anymore Yet this double life has become me Do I choose a life? Converge the two? Or become something else entirely? Who am I when not living a double life?
I came out to one of my closest friends finally. It wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be.
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May 7
May 7, 2026 at 9:36 PM UTC
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