Because You Matter

Because You Matter

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Trigger warning : This story contains themes of self-harm, suicidal ideation, and mental health struggles and sexual assault. Please read with care. If you or someone you know is struggling, you're not alone-help is available. ⸻ Rahul seemed like any other student-quiet, hardworking, a little shy. No one saw the signs. Not his parents. Not his teachers. Not even his best friend. When he was found unconscious in his hostel bathroom, a shattered mirror beside him, no one knew what to believe. Through police investigations, interviews, and the pages of a hidden diary, the truth begins to emerge-one that no one was ready for. A story about silence, pain, and the weight of everything left unsaid. ⸻ If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out to a mental health professional or contact a helpline in your country: India: iCall - +91 9152987821 | AASRA - +919820466726 United States: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) United Kingdom: Samaritans - 116 123 Australia: Lifeline - 13 11 14 China: Beijing Mental Health Center - 800-810-1117 or 010-8295-1332 Canada: Talk Suicide Canada - 1-833-456-4566
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[BWWM] I was only twelve years old when the world turned cold. The day my mom died in that car accident, I felt like someone had dumped a bucket of ice water over my heart. My dad, who had always been my hero, suddenly became a stranger, filled with rage and blame. He couldn't see that I was hurting, too; he only saw me as a reminder of his loss. The accusations cut deep. He said it was my fault for being there, for not doing something to save her. For being the reason she was in the car in the first place. In the years that followed, things only got worse. The abuse started gradually-a harsh word here, a shove there-but it escalated, leaving scars that I carried long after the physical pain faded. I was drowning in my own despair, struggling to keep my head above water while my father's anger raged like a storm around me. I only had a break from his anger when I started living with Aunt Dina-my mom's older sister. Well, that was because she found me nearly dead on my bed after I took a dozen pills. I was tired of living. I had hit rock bottom. The harsh whispers that followed me around and the stares at school. I pretended not to notice, like it didn't bother me. But it did. I was alone. Then came Athalia, a ray of sunshine cutting through my darkness. With her, I felt something I hadn't felt in years-happiness. She became my light through the darkness and my lifeline. ••••••••••• ● Warnings ⚠️ ~ Mention of suicide ~ Anxiety attacks ~ Rape attempt ~ Mention of self-harm ~ Depression

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