Go On Pretending

MH 1
Written By Nicole Barden
The words Real Is Rare is written on wooden tiles.

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The secrets and lies I discovered threw me so far off track that I may never recover. It seems like I never knew you at all, because when the foundation began to crumble, it was only a matter of time until your entire life collapsed. Things gradually came to the surface when you stopped putting forth any effort. I often look back and wonder if you had spoken the truth when asked, would I have even become aware. So go on pretending because that seems to be what you are good at.

— Nicole Barden 3/1/2022

Nicole Barden
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