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Weekly Contest #134
I open my eyes as I feel the sunlight coming through my apartment window and struggle to take a couple of deep breaths. I can already feel the crushing weight against me once more as I glance at the clock on my nightstand. It’s 10:23 a.m. I release a heavy sigh and grind my teeth in aggravation. Why am I not used to this already? Why does it feel the same every time? I think to myself, trying my hardest to roll over so I can at least face the window. I feel so useless with this constant weight on me; all I want is to be like everyone else. I...
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