A Bottle For My Soul
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Complete Sat, May 7, 2016<5 mins
This is a short story based on my own experience and feelings.
I wrote it because I want to help people understand mental illnesses a little bit more. And I wrote this for people who can maybe even relate to this. I can tell you that the bottle won't hold forever and that it's alright because it doesn't have to.
I managed to get out of it and I believe you who can relate to me will too.
I fully support you on your way back to a life where you don't have to survive everyday. But a life where you can live.
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