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Great Expectations

When we put the pressure on is when we tend to crack

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Jessica Rose Williams
Jan 30, 2023
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Birthdays are intense, right? Last week I had my 35th. I’ve tried to do away with all the comradely of events like birthdays over the years, but one desire comes up again and again whenever the 23rd of January looms. I want to feel celebrated. I’ve both leant into this desire and run away from it but it doesn’t make a difference. I can’t escap…

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