I wish I could tell him that we’re going through the same thing. I wish I could speak to him like I want to instead of like I’m supposed to. But the idea of admitting that I need help is too much to bear, so I turn away. Veronica Roth
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We all have had the need to speak to someone about our struggles, but often we feel that we cannot say these words for fear of embarrassing ourselves or others. Instead, we struggle to find the words and the right time to say them, and never do so.

Source: Divergent

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