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Puberty 2.0
I am an Addict
Ignorance is not bliss; it is a violent, perpetual lie
CW: Suicide, Substance Use, Strong Language, Trauma, Mental Decline, Dysphoria, Dissociation, Disease, Death, Addiction
Allow me to start with an apology. I’ve been lying to my community, a community that means the world to me. This lie is one of omission—an omission I can no longer bear to keep. I am truly sorry for keeping this truth from you and I hope by the end I’ll have earned your forgiveness.
A disclaimer before we dive in: This story, my story, should in no way be seen as an endorsement or recommendation of certain behaviors. At times I will be describing my personal justifications from moments of my past, please don’t perceive these as me condoning anything. That being said, I hope you’ll understand that I am not judging anyone else or the life they live, only my own.
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