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Daniela's avatar

Why do you write in fragmented sentences?

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Amal Shah's avatar

To simulate the way I speak. With pauses.

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Kim's avatar
Jul 6Edited

A peculiar subtle type of control. Pretense. Acting nice. Appearing kind. Knowing the difference and placing responsibility on others. I see a significant distinction between nice and kind. To me being kind is based on decisiveness and inclusion of facts and others perspectives treating others with dignity. Nice is appearance and not taking responsibility for the outcome.

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Elin Chua's avatar

I feel as if you are writing about me. This is such a great piece of work. And yes, there are parents like that. It’s very sad. That is part of the reason I am happy that whatever block stand in the way of friendship and relationship becomes my peace. I do not have to please or fear saying the wrong thing. With random people you just have to nice and pleasant and feel good being a good person. My kids are my safe haven and I am a very Asian parent who nags and scold but I will do anything for them.

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