Not Good Enough
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Last published Fri, Oct 30, 2015
As a young, innocent child Violet was blissfully unaware of the cruel and dark world around her. She didn't notice the twig thin models put under pressure to be the best. She didn't notice the murderers, the abusers... She didn't notice the hourly struggle of people to be perfect.
Violet only saw bright colours and a blank white canvas- ready to be painted and filled in through her excitable hands. When she discovers that not everything in life is so Disney her mind takes her down a dark and dangerous road. One filled with pain and sadness and the frustrating phrase- Not Good Enough
This is a story of a young girl coming to blows with the surrounding environment in her never ending quest to be perfect.
WARNING: This is based on a true story and there is some material in here which might upset or disturb readers. Please know your limits and read at your own risk! If you can relate to some of the topics don't hesitate to contact me or someone you trust. Don't go through it alone...
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