Boxing Day

Familiar dull feeling of dealing with disappointment



AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
disappointment is tough, isn't it. I've lessened my disappointments of late but learning not to expect certain outcomes...took me a look time to get here. sigh
Gauthier Avatar
October 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I was remembering being a kid, I've got great tactics now.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Done well!
Gauthier Avatar
October 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Thanks, Kim. We all grow up thankfully.
Rolland Avatar
October 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
for some, for sure, there is disappointment, i have same feelings in October, wihses
Gauthier Avatar
October 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
lol ~ Children finally learn that the less expectations they have the less disappointments they'll feel.
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