Don't be scared to love like you're scared of thorns in a rose bush. - Christina Cassidy - Wattpad

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Don't be scared to love like you're scared of thorns in a rose bush.

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BlueForgetMeNots

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'We accept the love we think we deserve.' - Stephen Chbosky

April is 23 years old and is currently in her final year at University College London, studying Philosophy. In terms of her studies, things couldn't be more perfect - she is getting firsts and is doing her family proud. However, in terms of her personal life...things are a little more complicated.

In 2020, April went through a big break-up. It was long overdue, but this did not make anything less painful. Almost 2 years on, April is looking forward to meeting someone new and starting afresh. Despite going on multiple dates and meeting people she really does feel she could be with, something is always in the way. Trauma. 

This is a story of a young woman's dealings with the past and how even in the darkest of moments, love always finds a way.All Rights Reserved

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