first flash of eden

growing up, i was always told "do unto others what you want others to do unto you". and now that i'm older and i can think for myself, i know that's a lie. just because you treat someone nicely, doesn't mean they'll treat you with the same kindness. unless it's not kindness that you give, and then the whole world is so eager to give you what you're due. maybe it's because i was taught that creedo that i am often hurt, and usually, i'm the only one who knows why. maybe that's why i'm so sensitive when it comes to friends and family, because i always expect that as long as i'm good to them, they'll be good to me. that as long as i am there for them, they'll be there for me too. not that i'm the best friend that anyone could ever have, or that my friends are never there for me, but sometimes...