"Expectations were like fine pottery. The harder you held them, the more likely they were to crack."

Expectation, Sensitivity, Disappointment, Hope

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"Expectations were like fine pottery. The harder you held them, the more likely they were to crack."

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"Some people won't go the extra mile, and then on their birthday, when no one makes a fuss, they feel neglected and bitter."

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