January 1st
Dear diary,
I mean I guess that works.
My mom got this journal to try and help me 'express my feelings.' She's just trying to help. I promised her I would write in it every day, I hate broken promises. So I won't break mine.
My mom complains that I don't get out enough, that 'I just started a new school, I should be out having a good time trying to enjoy high school.'
I don't expect her to understand.
I don't want to enjoy high school, I just want it to be over, I miss online school. Less people.
We had a New Years party. My anxiety was so bad I felt like I needed to scream.
I smiled just for my mom.
She looked sad instead of happy.
Goodnight
-River A.

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Letters and Words
RomanceRiver Alistair suffers from anxiety and depression. Her mother gives her a journal over Christmas. River tries writing in it to overcome her demons and fight for herself. *Work in progress* -ALL IDEAS AND CHARACTERS ARE MY OWN- -No photos used are...