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Am I Not Pretty Enough

Friday night, I went to a coffee shop to watch my lovely friend Julie perform. She is a very talented singer, and every time she plays I jump at the chance to go listen to her sing. I’ve listened to her many times before, but this night she sang songs I have never heard before. In the …

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The Quasi Relationship

I recently had a conversation with a friend and I heard these words: “You are not the side dish, you are the entire menu.” As I meditated upon these words I thought about the times in my life, past and present, that I have allowed myself to be the “backup plan” or “substitute girlfriend” and …

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