You tried to change didn’t you? Closed your mouth more, tried to be softer, prettier, less volatile, less awake... You can’t make homes out of human beings. Someone should have already told you that.

Warsan Shire
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There's something about us, we all have a curse to live with. We try to change. You closed your mouth more, tried to be softer, prettier, less volatile, less awake.. You can't make homes out of human beings. Someone should have already told you that.

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