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'How Much Should I Hide?'

When you accept your contradictory, conflicted self, you make room for love.

Heather Havrilesky
Nov 02, 2022
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The Green Apple (1922) by Georgia O’Keeffe

People often ask me how much of themselves they should hide. I encountered this question a few times this week, but it was best expressed in this comment from Tara at the end of Monday’s column. I know it starts with a compliment, but that question comes into play later, so bear with me!

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