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The Light and the Lie
For as long as I can remember, I couldn’t see the light.Not in myself.Not in anyone else. Without it, I couldn’t trust.Not my instincts.Not my mind.Not the people around me. At some point, my mind had already fled.Split off in self-preservation,When my body encountered a truth it couldn’t bear. The friend who was also a… Continue reading
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Life Lessons from Larry, the Cat Next Door
Larry, the neighbor’s cat, has become my unexpected best friend. The meow mix and occasional slices of salami probably help. There’s something oddly comforting about the sound of his crunching, like someone who hasn’t eaten in days. Larry understands what it means to go hungry. He’s a tan-gray, short-haired cat with striking green eyes and… Continue reading