I wanted to hurt myself but I also know I could never. Why is life this difficult? I want it to be simple. I’ve been hyperventilating and crying for the past 3 hours.

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Fav quote: “life wouldn’t be so hard f we didn’t expect it to be easy”. The expectations life “should” be a certain way will always trip you up, esp when that expectation is easy.

Im so sorry you’re suffering op. Hang in there. A bath and bed is a good idea

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