010. | DEAR SKIN

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Dear skin,

I'm sorry about the contact that was made with his own skin. I swear I did not give him my consent.

Truthfully, he scarred you but I also did.

I'm sorry for the damage that you bravely tolerate with. You are stronger than I'll ever be. The bruises, cuts and non-consensual love bites are all proof of that. You have handled it all so well. Thank you.

But I can't take it anymore. I just want it to stop. I can't even look at anyone in the eyes anymore. I lock myself in my house, ignoring the unstocked fridge, rancid food and uncleaned rooms. I cry myself to sleep while the demons in my head blossom. The smiles that I force are fake and so are my "I'm okay"s but I still convince myself that they are not.

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