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Why can’t I do anything right? Staring at the ceiling, lying on my bed. I could have just worked harder, spent more time on school, been a better friend, daughter, student. But when I think I’m not enough, I just need to remember. Remember where I came from. Remember the fight I fought with myself, every day. Remember the tears I shed when I thought I couldn’t get out of this hole anymore. This dark, cold, black, hole. But I was there for myself, all the time. I pushed myself up each day, I fought. For the person I am today. So, I need to remember. Remember the girl who fought for her life, and remind myself to give her some rest.
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Jan 3
Jan 3, 2026 at 1:12 PM UTC
Reminder
Why can’t I do anything right? Staring at the ceiling, lying on my bed. I could have just worked harder, spent more time on school, been a better friend, daughter, student. But when I think I’m not enough, I just need to remember. Remember where I came from. Remember the fight I fought with myself, every day. Remember the tears I shed when I thought I couldn’t get out of this hole anymore. This dark, cold, black, hole. But I was there for myself, all the time. I pushed myself up each day, I fought. For the person I am today. So, I need to remember. Remember the girl who fought for her life, and remind myself to give her some rest.
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Anouk
18/F/Netherlands
Jan 3
Jan 3, 2026 at 1:12 PM UTC
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