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I kept quiet far too long. I couldn't open my mouth, it seemed, not even for a peep. The perfect doormat. Welcome to one and all. Come wipe your feet. Tolerance is that ugly sin a coward learns to live with while incessant cycles repeat. Nothing changes when nothing's said, silence being the prime enabler. And like a weed, shame grows in the shadow of acceptance. AP: 1st place 2025

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Date: 7/19/2025 4:20:00 PM
the profundity of your words is impressive! I was a doormat for many years...no more, say I! I especially like the last two lines.
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Date: 7/19/2025 8:06:00 PM
No more indeed, Sara ~ enough is enough

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