Don't Touch Me, Hold My Hand
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Cordelia 'Cori' Hemmings is so tired.
Tired of high school, tired of life, tired of being unhappy. Mostly the being unhappy. She can't remember the last time she fell asleep easily.
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Liam Day can't breathe. He feels like he's sinking deeper into ever-rising quicksand, only able to gasp for breath when he's alone. The moments in between breath are crucial, his oxygen depleting, so he makes sure he's never alone.
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This book addresses mental illness, suicidal ideation, self harm, abuse, neglect, disordered eating, substance use/abuse, loneliness, and grief. Please, if you or someone you love is struggling, talk about it. To me, to each other, to a professional, anyone you trust. And take care of yourselves, your lungs react to oxygen for a reason <3 <3
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