Holding back an ocean,
Ice cold and lifeless.
Nothing beyond my eyelids
But wetness and silence.
I put in all the effort,
I work till I'm dizzy.
I struggle step by excruciating step to betterment,
You tell me I'm lazy.
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Monsters Among Us
Short StoryThe mental health journey is like an endless labyrinth. While you're in its belly, the possibility of escape feels impossible. There could be monsters lurking at each turn, booby traps set for unfortunate souls, and, lastly, there is darkness. But...
Let Me Breathe
Holding back an ocean,
Ice cold and lifeless.
Nothing beyond my eyelids
But wetness and silence.
I put in all the effort,
I work till I'm dizzy.
I struggle step by excruciating step to betterment,
You tell me I'm lazy.