Beached Whale
/It wasn't that hurtful when my cousin told me I looked like a beached whale.
But when my mother added, "But a pretty beached whale," I broke down.
What Stuck With Me
Has anyone ever made a fleeting comment about you that immediately became tattooed onto the front of your brain for all of eternity, impacting your self-perception and self-worth? Whether it was an offhand comment made by someone you love and respect or a fleeting declaration by someone you barely know, we share the moments that stick.
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- suicide 5
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