Reaching out
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Ongoing7m
Last published Mon, Sep 16, 2024
TW KINDA?? This story goes into mental health a bit, talking about grief and anxiety. There will also be themes of SA, sort of as a vent of sorts, so BE WARNED!!!
Teenage girl, Jane Dean, has had declining mental health issues since her father left. She didnt have any other friends except for her step brother. But when she goes to a new school and meets the popular rich girl, Lana Arison, her whole view on the world changed.
Maybe things will change. Maybe things won't. All she has to do is reach out.
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