deal with it
deal with it.
deal with it.
by Elisabeth D.
It’s not meant to be mean.It’s just a jokeor that’s what they say.You smile and it’s so fakeit hurts your cheeks.You keep it inside and hide your tears,repeating to yourself,you should learn to deal with it.Take the joke and laugh it off.You don’t want them to knowit hurts deeper than you thought it would.You should make one toobut be careful not to be shameful:lots of people would hate youfor saying half the jokes they did.
Deal with itand don’t feel guilty aboutwasting tissues over tears.It’s much cheaper thanthat mascara that makes you looklike you’re not a completecrying mess who can’tdeal with it.
If you tell themyou’re uncomfortable,they’ll leave and you’ll beall alone again.You should know now,it’s always better tokeep your mouth shutand deal with itin silence.
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Featured in our September 2023 issue, "Jokes"