The Voices

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As Ayobami sat on her bed, her eyes fixated on the seemingly heavy bottle of pills in her hands, the ever familiar whisper of her demons rang in her ears.

"Nobody wants you."

"Nobody likes you."

"Everyone is ashamed of you. Nobody wants to be associated with you, not even your own father."

"You are a mistake."

Salty droplets of water trickled down her face, with the reality of the situation slowly dawning on her.

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