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shameself-sabotage

in the moment before the moment

2025-02-22

a fight is decided before it starts
you’re not defeated until you’re beaten
who can fuck you up more than you?
who knows all your dirtiest secrets but you?
your greatest shame
what’s your greatest shame?
is it appearing stupid or making someone feel stupid
does it stem from a place of humbleness or pride
how confident are you in your inconfidence
what you got when you got nothing
ain’t that the toughest predicament

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