“Why are you responsible for your anxiety?” “Because it’s a feeling. Not a tumor.” “Are you sure?” “You think I have a tumor?” “No, no, no, no, no, no. Not what I meant. A feeling is pride in your sister. A feeling is fear at the concert that makes you act. A feeling is embarrassment or shame. A feeling may or may not be true, but you still feel it.” “And anxiety is a tumor on your feelings?” “Feelings don’t try to kill you, even the painful ones. Anxiety is a feeling grown too large. A feeling grown aggressive and dangerous. You’re responsible for its consequences, you’re responsible for
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