Behind Glass Eyes
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MatureOngoing10m
Last published Tue, Aug 13, 2019
Mabel Thompson feels like she's the only thing holding her family together. Her oldest brother Beckett never visits anymore; her older sister is struggling with anorexia, and her parents and other siblings are constantly fighting because of the stress. Mabel feels like she has to be quiet and keep all of her feelings inside in order to not upset the current seemingly peaceful environment. But Mabel is struggling with self-love and acceptance. Can she come out and tell her family? Or will it eventually eat her inside out?
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