Going Deep: A Gay Guide to Reality

Going Deep: A Gay Guide to Reality

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The Talk of Shame

The Talk of Shame

No, I don’t need the protection you’re offering. I’m not falling for that again. That’s not power or stability. You lie.

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Going Deep: A Gay Guide to Reality
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The Talk of Shame
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Originally Posted on March 31, 2013

The Talk of Shame

Hello Shame. We need to talk.

Why don’t you sit your veil ass down over there in your favorite chair by the fire – the fire of my mind – that fire you had convinced me the world was not ready to see.

Yeah, it’s bright and beautiful, isn’t it?

Shush! You’ve had your say. And there are plenty of others out there still convi…

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