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[whattheytellyou]

[Friends Filter**]I need to sort a few things out, so forgive me if I ramble. Maybe a solution will present itself. Or maybe someone has some insight that would be useful

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[stopthat_destro]

Yes. There are many behaviors I'd rarely engaged in before the Barge. If I knew the solution, I'd have put an end to it already.

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[whattheytellyou]

Like what? If you don't mind me asking.

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[stopthat_destro]

My temper is shorter, and I seek out alcohol where I used to refrain. [Not even gonna touch the V or sexual dysfunction at alllll.]

A byproduct of no longer being happy as one's self, I suppose. The Barge serves to ruin inmates before it... repairs them.

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[whattheytellyou]

I think the Barge eats at everyone after a while, Rex.

If you need someone to talk with, you know I'm around. It'll stay between us.

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[stopthat_destro]

But wardens aren't the ones who have to change their identities to leave. The purpose of the Barge is inherently destructive.

I talk, on occasion, but I don't know what it really accomplishes.

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[whattheytellyou]

I don't know who has it worse: those of you who are being torn apart because it's required, or those of us who weren't expecting it, but are because it's inevitable.

Either way.

Talking...at least you know someone cares enough to listen. At the very least.

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[stopthat_destro]

I don't know, myself. It's difficult to quantify.

Ah. Certainly. I know there are many who'll listen. But when I talk, nothing changes, not really. I'm left in the same place I began, only now there's somebody who knows more about me.

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[whattheytellyou]

Is that such a bad thing? Someone knowing about you?

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[stopthat_destro]

It can be. [Awwwkward pause.] I don't know. I find myself uncertain most days lately.

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[whattheytellyou]

In what way? Uncertain about yourself or others?

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[stopthat_destro]

Myself. That I don't put much faith in others isn't terribly new.

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[whattheytellyou]

If nothing else, Rex, you should be certain about yourself. No matter how much this place changes you or tears you down, you should be able to say with absolute certainty that you know yourself.

Otherwise, how will you survive?

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[stopthat_destro]

I've managed. Somewhat. It will be easier once I'm free of this place.

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[whattheytellyou]

Are you leaving after rehabilitation?

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[stopthat_destro]

Without question. Why should I willingly subject myself to this place?

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[whattheytellyou]

You probably shouldn't. Some people have stayed regardless of their suitability, though. They think they're obligated, I guess.

Where will you go?