To Live Past 20
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  • Reads 2,240
  • Votes 12
  • Parts 11
  • Time 1h 5m
Ongoing, First published May 02, 2023
Mature
This story is about a 16 year old girl, Adrian Hellington as she find her way through life. She endures the effects of her childhood and the trauma it caused, along with the PTSD she faces. This story portrays the life of an unusual encounter of hope along with showing the effects from distinct but distant childhood trauma most people, including overlooked teenagers have to face.
This story is a reflection of my life that i'm hoping some of you can relate to.
I hope you enjoy this story just as much as i enjoyed writing it, thank you. <3
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