I tried to hold myself apart, showing only what I wanted, doling out b…

Sarah Dessen
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I tried to hold myself apart, showing only what I wanted, doling out bits and pieces of who I was. But that only works out for so long. Eventually, even the smallest fragments can't help but, make a whole. ✨ Sarah Dessen (2006). The Truth About Forever, p.93, Penguin
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