I learned early rest was for the weak.

[clarathewriter@mastodon.social]

I learned early rest was for the weak. Everything my family taught me said so.

My father taught hours, my mother graded late. The message was clear.

What voice drives you forward, and is it speaking with kindness or fear?

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