The lashes

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I let the screaming hot water burn me. It scorches my skin in searing hot burns. But I don't stop it from hurting me, causing me pain. Only because I'm used to it. The fresh lashes don't hurt anymore, because the pains so frequent, I'm not sure if it's because I can stand it the pain now, or because my body's gone numb. Either way it's not as bad as it used to be. The scars are a part of me now, all down my backside.
I can't use up all the hot water, or else I'll have more to worry about than my 2 minute time limit in the shower.I shower by taking turns in cleaning myself. I wash my hair this time, then my body next time, and sometimes I just sit and allow myself the luxury of warmth.

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