In this moment, everything changed. The second that today began as morning, I knew. My world would completely change. This was because at this moment, my eyes were open. Everything I had ever suspected came true.
It's like we were born with empty cavities in our hearts. Like we were supposed live with it until the day we decided to take action or fall apart.
Some never notice the gap, the giant gaping hole that burned. Some live oblivious and content. Others suffered. It was like an elephant sat on your chest. It wasn't too painful, but it constricted your breathing so that it became uncomfortable.
That was me. For eighteen years, that was me. The days and months brought me gentleness that succeeded in nullifying the feeling. Until nighttime hit.
When I was all alone to my thoughts. When the gaping hole came back to haunt me.
This moment was an awakener. This moment was.
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