Memoir: Love, Not| ✓ | #wattys2019

Based on a true story - Memoir: Love, Not

I don't care if you don't believe me. This is my story.

I wouldn't blame you if you didn't. I mean, my own sister or anyone else I tell doesn't, so it wouldn't be anything new, but this is one hundred percent true. As true as I sit in this chair. As true as I scribble in this notebook, waiting to be seen at this free health clinic.

I wish every day that it wasn't. I hate myself every day because it is.

My life could have been different, but I chose wrong. I know that now. I'm reminded every single day.

It's gone on for so long that I'm not sure how I can even stop it. The only thing I can think to do, hope to accomplish with writing it all down, is that someday, maybe, it will help you to know which fork in the road you should take.

Maybe you won't end up like me. Maybe you will choose the right path.

Maybe you'll have a chance at a life completely opposite of mine.

I hope no one will ever live the life I have.

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***MATURE CONTENT***
This story may contain triggers for strong emotional responses. Warnings will be posted on the various specific chapters such triggers will appear.

This is a very sensitive story. Please be respectful with your comments and feedback.

This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, business, events, or locales is purely coincidental or used fictitiously. The author has taken great liberties with locales including the creation of fictional towns.