bruised apples
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↠ His father's death, mother's suicide attempts, and the not-so-shocking diagnosis of depression probably has something to do with Matt Herrington's desperation for something to control. In hindsight, it would have probably been better if that "something" wasn't his weight.
↠ [WARNINGS : eating disorder(s); mental illness; suicide; LGBT+ themes]
↠ copyright © 2015 NightNoises
↠ posted 6/17/2015
↠ amazing cover by @demonologies
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