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Tougher Stuff


People often realize 

they can endure more

than they thought they could

when enduring becomes the only option. 

But sometimes-

when people can't endure-

they break.

break a little, 

or break a lot. 

Never judge someone 

on their breaking point;

anything can break

if you put enough pressure on it.

And not all of us were made

with the tougher stuff

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