TW: Mentions of drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and coarse language

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Family is what really matters. It’s the only thing that matters in this life. Remember that. As long as you have a family that loves you, you have everything.

Do you remember when mom said that?

I do. I was sixteen and it was October twentieth. It was a cool but ( Read more... )

TRIGGER WARNING: This piece describes self-harm and uses coarse language.

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“I’m just so fucking tired.”

The steady drip-drip-drip of the water splashing into the tub is the only answer to my statement. Not that I expected a reply. I wipe away the beads of sweat on my upper lip then swirl my fingers around in the steaming water in the tub ( Read more... )

This probably isn't the smartest thing I've ever done, but why not? This is my official declaration of intent to participate in this season of therealljidol


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