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Submitted to Contest #273
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024My closest companions are the guilt and shame that follow me around like a dark cloud, storming over the wreckage of my life. I’ve never had the chance to do more than dream about what everyday experiences would be like if those parasites had never been coded into my DNA. I’m the descendant of generations ravaged by misery, and that same misery claims my peace constantly, never offering a sense of relief. That turmoil consumed the person I used to be, chewed me up, and spit me out. I catch glimpses of...
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