There are people in my life who I used to look up to. Used to see as inspirational because of what I perceived as their passion for morality. Used to consider heroes because of their proclaimed belief in the duty of every person to stand up for what they believe in, even while the rest of society is giving in to temptation.
I don't anymore.
Look up to them, that is. Because... suddenly... or not so suddenly... I see what they truly are beneath the mask of good judgement. I see their fear of gossip. I see how they claim that they live without drugs, without alcohol, without random hookups and one night stands... but they claim this only for others. They're lying to themselves and hoping the rest of us see through their flimsy disguise so as to protect their reputation. And this attempt to escape the truth shows me that they are not heroes any longer. Just fallen humanity, so lost and scared that they feel they must hurt to be heard.
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