“I want you to say that to yourself: I am anxious and emotionally sensitive and insecure. Don’t say it like it’s a fucking curse. Say it like you’re describing something obvious and objective: There is a cup of tea on my desk. The air outside is chilly this morning. I am anxious and emotionally sensitive and insecure.”
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