Jandy NelsonI have to go, " I say, helpless. What makes you say the opposite of what every cell in your body wants you to say?
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Ever been in a situation where you know what you have to do, but the words won’t come out right? I’m sure I’ve been there as well. You know you have to do something, but the words just won’t come out of your mouth. I’ll tell you a secret. It can be a huge pain in the butt. If you want to say what you have to say, then say it! Just think of a few words that will express what you need to say and then say those words!
Source: Ill Give You The Sun
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