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i was just a child - by gray - from my mind to yours

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from the archives; who i was will always be held within who i am

as the year comes to a close, i’ve been musing more about how i grew up and how i’ve grown up. in spirit of this reflection, this piece consists of more excerpts from my writing studio. i was 21 when these were written, and these were the first time i’d written about any of my past in any meaningful way. most stories i told here were ones i’d never shared until reading them aloud to my class of twelve. ** overall trigger warnings: self-harm, abuse, disordered eating, sexual assault. this is split into several vignettes, so i’ve included relevant warnings before each section/heading as well.…

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