Joanne
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Last published Sat, May 21, 2022
Joanne has always had to go through every step of life learning things the hard way.That's just how cruel the world was.
She survived on her own, not needing any help or pity as she would say.
She did not believe in love and definitely despised the thought of it, ever since she witnessed firsthand how love fails.
She cares for her family even though in it, lies so much pain.
She misses how alive her family used to be. Her brother was far from being alive though.
She stays strong for them and just knows what to do or say to make them happy despite the struggles.
She cares about them so much that she's abandoned herself completely, burying the darkness and grief inside of her hiding it from everyone with a beautiful smile on her face.
This is Joanne's story.
Trigger warning:
-foul languages
- depiction of anxiety, depression
- self harm, suicidal thoughts and attempts
If you're not comfortable with this please do not read
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