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Alexithymia /ˌeɪlɛksəˈθaɪmiə/ is a personality construct characterized by the subclinical inability to identify and describe emotions in the self.
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orion marino is a selectively mute high school student. he has trouble expressing his emotions through words. he is on the edge, and close to falling off. with little left to live for, and a weak support system, orion feels like he's nearing his final days. healing is a long process, and he's not sure if he's there yet.
trigger warning; depression, panic attacks, suicide, brief mentions of scars
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