“One of the lies we tell ourselves about our mistakes is, "my biggest mistake was trusting x." This implies fault lies with x and, as trust is generally seen as a positive character trait, is really just presenting ourselves with a little medal. A purple heart for betrayal. There are probably a million different reasons why we trust people but most of them are selfish reasons; we require something from them - companionship, validation, hope, or security...”
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Walk It Off, Princess
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David Thorne
David Thorne, born on February 23, 1972, is a Canadian author known for his satirical and humorous writing style. His works, including 'The 39 Steps' and 'Blame It on the Dog', are characterized by their absurd and unique storytelling perspectives. more
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