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What Is Love? The popcorn sat untouched between us, growing cold. The film flickered shadows across the room, but the only sound I heard was her soft, broken crying. “I really thought he loved me,” she whispered, twisting the tissue in her hands like it was the only thing keeping her together. “I’m so sorry,”…
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In this post, I’m reflecting on my current job and the ways it has affected me. These are based on my personal experiences working in British healthcare. I understand that not every service is like this, and of course healthcare is difficult worldwide. But throughout my own journey, these are the patterns I’ve seen. I…
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Between Dreams and Reality ⚠️ Trigger Warning:This post discusses mental health struggles, psychosis, grief, alcohol use, and self-harm. Please read with care, and only if you feel in the right headspace. ✨ If you are struggling:If anything in this post feels close to your own experience, please reach out for support. You don’t have to…
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Facing my Social Media Fears A bit different to what I usually do, but I decided to jump my fears and post on TikTok. I’ve posted a couple of times on Instagram and Pinterest (yes, I have no followers or likes — hey ho). But TikTok was the app that scared me the most. Why…
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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This post contains discussion of suicide, grief, and mental health struggles. Please read with care. I’m releasing my first novella on Amazon as a paperback print.It feels both exciting and terrifying. I did have to set the price a little higher than I would have liked—just so I can actually earn royalties.…
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Killing the Girl I Used to Be ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains depictions of emotional abuse, isolation, and violence. Please read with caution. Ivy thought she had entered a lasting and loving relationship with Sam. He seemed perfect, did everything right. Yet, before she realized it, she was trapped in a toxic, abusive relationship…
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Am I crazy? Everything I touch turns toxic. Everything I do is never right.Every person who comes near me either changes… or leaves.What’s wrong with me? I’ve been fired from more jobs than I can count. I’ve lost friends, family, and relationships—each one more dangerous than the last. Eventually, I stopped trying. I was alone.…
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My Ex Best Friend Bethany Trigger Warning: This post contains references to grooming, sexual assault, emotional manipulation, and toxic friendships. Please take care while reading. By Louise C Kay I was nothing special. I just existed.I dreamt of being noticed in the right ways—but of course, that never happens to someone like me. Then things…
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That One Taurus Life’s been a bit hectic lately, but I didn’t want to leave this week empty. So here’s a short piece I wrote — quick, but straight from the heart. He was just a guy — nothing special. Not the best looking, not the most desirable.Yet Jess was hooked.He was heroin, and she…
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Goodbye, Jacob ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of mental illness, depression, suicide, and grief. It explores sensitive topics including self-harm and emotional trauma. Please take care while reading, and know you are not alone. If you are struggling, consider reaching out to a mental health professional or support service. Goodbye, Jacob They were…
Louise C Kay 