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[work_wife]

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[work_wife]

Listen, if you're staying in it for you, then okay. And if you're staying in it because you're scared of your mom, then okay. But if you're staying in it because of what people at school will think, get free. These may not be the glory years like your mom wants to relive, but they don't have to be the most miserable either.

[asecretpain]

It's all of those things. It just feels like I'm drowning sometimes. I spend so much time trying to be who people think I should be that I don't know who I am.

[work_wife]

You just described my sophomore year. But we're seniors now, Chrissy. If there is ever a time to consider finding yourself, this is it.

[asecretpain]

I'm not even sure I'd know where to begin, honestly.

[work_wife]

Well, you're talking to an expert. Start with clothes. Clothes that are actually you.

[asecretpain]

My mom would DIE.

[work_wife]

Oh, but here's the beautiful thing. Gym locker! I had a friend in band who did that. Her parents were SUPER religious and would never put up with her having fun clothes. So she quietly acquired them and stored them at school.

[asecretpain]

I hadn't thought about that. For the most part my clothes are okay...but I feel like I could be edgier, you know?

[work_wife]

Too bad the mall isn't around anymore, there were some good stores for that. Though I know some places to find some options. I pick up things every now and then.

[asecretpain]

I like your style. You seem so comfortable with who you are, even if you think you're awkward.

[work_wife]

Oh, I'm totally awkward. And a klutz. But there's definitely things you can do. I think with all those cheerleader sweaters no one would even blink if you picked up a vest or two.

[asecretpain]

I guess there is only one way to find out.

[work_wife]

Guess there is. I can take you to where I get some stuff when I need new things.

[asecretpain]

Sure, I'd like that.

[work_wife]

Awesome. I'll ask Steve to cover for me some afternoon. If you can do a weekday afternoon. Family Video doesn't need me as much then.

[asecretpain]

That should work. I'll have to see when I'm free and let you know for sure.

[work_wife]

Awesome. If we need a ride I can PROBABLY get Steve to take a 'break' and give us a lift.

[asecretpain]

What do you think would happen if I broke up with Jason?

[work_wife]

Honestly? School would be scandalized, some girls who like him will be horrified, some girls who like him will approve because now he's free, and the basketball team will cold shoulder you.

[asecretpain]

He's kind of a jerk. And by kind of, I mean a lot. He's always picking on people...sometimes aggressively.

[work_wife]

Oh trust me, I've heard. The perks of having with Steve is getting all the years old gossip about school. Including who in the basketball team are dicks. Which, shock of all shocks, is just about everyone.

[asecretpain]

I think...maybe I deserve better?

[work_wife]

You really do. Take away that question mark. Affirmative statements now. You deserve better.

[asecretpain]

Thank you for helping me see all this.

[work_wife]

I may be clumsy but my vision is AMAZING.