Learning to Swim
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  • Parts 37
  • Time 6h 40m
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Complete, First published Jan 10, 2020
Mature
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After losing his older brother, Jay is determined to bury his grief from those around him. But what happens when his declining mental health starts sabotaging every part of his life including his budding relationship with Jamie Smith, a first-year community college student? 

Will Jay reach out for help or will he sink?
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What He Left Behind

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