The darkness let me breath


Today is okay
Everything is fine
I am good
All words that normally tear me apart
But I’ve stitched myself up somehow
And now I can say each word without wanting to cry
Say each word and have it almost be true
The darkness is still eating me
But it’s taken a break today to let me breath
 
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Sunflowergirl

VT

19 years old

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