Dear God,

I’m so sick and tired of wearing all theses masks!  I’m so sick and tired of watching all my friends smile, and smile, and smile, when I can clearly see the pain they try to hide.  Don’t they trust me?  WHY CAN’T WE ALL BE HONEST?  WHY ARE WE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP?  I know that you’re always willing to comfort those in need of comfort.  WHY DO WE HAVE TO ISOLATE OURSELVES?  NO MAN IS AN ISLAND!!  Why is everybody afraid to be themselves?

I suppose it’s not easy to be yourself when you’re still trying to figure out who you are.  No…No I know that I’m not perfect either.  As much as I complain, I end up playing the same games.  Maybe it’s because so many people expect so many things from us.  Maybe it’s because we’re all in a panic to have fun and be wild now before we have to grow-up and become adults.  Maybe we’re just confused.

It gets so easy to hide behind labels.  He’s rebellious. He’s just being stupid. He’s crazy.  Maybe that’s why we’re not honest. Continue reading →