Jacob Lawrence, "Depression" (1950)
Jacob Lawrence, Depression (1950)

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September 1, 2007:

She could have helped.

For instance, by preparing you for what would happen.

Or by suggesting to them all that the experience might be difficult for you, so that perhaps they could cut it just a little bit short compared to what they had in mind.

Instead she piled on, added to it, taking pleasure in your discomfort, satisfaction in your embarrassment.

What does marriage mean to you?



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