Definition: The author's brief tale is: In an instant, it seemed as if a thousand tiny words were being spoken by the author's mother. The author's mind raced as thoughts of her own daughter started to bubble up in their heads. She was so consumed with the thought that she couldn't stop talking about how much her daughter loved spending time with her, and how she wished they could have more alone time together. The author's father joined them moments later, feeling the same way his wife did when he heard about it. The couple sat in silence for a moment, each trying to process what their daughter had just shared with them. "I know you're worried," the mother said suddenly. "But I don't have any idea how to explain this." The father smiled at her and said, "Don't worry, dear. You'll understand soon enough." The author's eyes filled with tears as she began to weep silently. Her daughter had always been a handful, always trying to please everyone around her. But now, as the days passed, she was suddenly so much more than anyone could have ever imagined. And so, the author continued to talk about her daughter in the quietness of the night, always with the same voice and the same stories, hoping that soon enough they would both be able to let go of their own insecurities and feel free to speak without fear.

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