The Strength Within

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Parts 2
Time 6m

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Does being strong mean being nothing? Having no emotions; no anger; no sadness? Looking after everyone except themselves?
I have a problem... around food. 
It feels like my body is filling with molten lava as I admit it but I know deep down it's the truth. See, you might tell me to talk to someone; a counsellor; a friend; someone I trust. You might tell me to go to my GP and that I am strong for admitting I need help. 

Except... it is unlikely you would tell me any of those things if I told the truth.
Why?

Because I am a boy.All Rights Reserved

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