When I was drowning that's when I could finally breathe
starryskylover13
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  • Reads 19
  • Votes 3
  • Parts 3
  • Time 20m
starryskylover13
Ongoing, First published Aug 14, 2023
Mature
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El may have a good life, amazing family, close friends, good grades and a roof over her head. But how much does that mean when the smile you wear is fake? 

El puts everyone else before herself, she helps her friends, and never asks for help, but of course, that doesn't come without a cost. 

What happens when El watches everyone else love life, not just survive it? What happens when she finally opens up? She thinks she's unloveable, unworthy, she think's that's what others think of her. Is it all in her head? Or is she right? One hurt friend who needs someone to lean on, leads to discovery, acceptance and maybe, just maybe, love?
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