no tears come

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"everyone says i'm so strong, that i'm powerful, and i don't know if i can hold it up for much longer."

"you're allowed to feel any human emotion in the book."

i looked up with dry eyes, unusual and no longer threatening to spill over as i choose my next words carefully.

"i think i'm just sick of feeling."

i shut the door and brace myself, but no tears come.

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