Butterfly
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MatureOngoing3h 48m
Last published Mon, Sep 28, 2020
TRIGGER WARNING!
Butterfly follows the story of sophomore Paisley Winters, the perfect girl whose perfect life comes grinding to a stop when her best friend dies by suicide. Suddenly, Paisley's life isn't a paradise, it's a prison. Anxiety and depression follow Paisley as she explores her sexuality thanks to Ashlynne; the pretty and popular girl who's piecing Paisley back together, shard by shard.
This book has a trigger warning for depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide attempt and suicide. Please be warned as it will be the main theme of the book. I don't want to trigger anyone, just sharing this important story because in the movies it's always so watered down and makes it seem like mental illness is desirable.
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