100 Reasons Not to Die
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Last published Mon, Aug 7, 2017
He tried to die. He failed. Now he needs to learn how to live again.
Meet Oscar Campos. He's a senior in high school, loves creating art, and has the snarkiest, most pessimistic attitude most people have ever encountered. He's also suicidal. Following his attempt, his therapist challenges him to find reasons to live and write about each one.
This story follows Oscar's journey as he learns to unpack the complex layers of who he is and how to cope with them. Struggling to stay afloat amid his mental illness, confusing sexuality, and an ever-distant father, he decides to do the one thing that he thinks might bring him some peace. With the help of his best friend, Oscar sets out to find the mother that left him as a young child, as well as, hopefully, enough reasons not to die.
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