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I've spent most of my life and most of my friendships holding my breath and hoping that when people get close enough they won't leave, and fearing that it's a matter of time before they figure me out and go.

"Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way". Book by Shauna Niequist, www.huffingtonpost.com. July 2010.
I've spent most of my life and most of my friendships holding my breath and hoping that when people get close enough they won't leave, and fearing that it's a matter of time before they figure me out and go.