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scaredy cat

but I know just as a cat flinches when you move to pet it, so do I. we both no longer know the difference between affection and attack.

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18 / F / pt in

Published: Aug 6, 2021
LinesWords: 628

Notes: On abuse and assault
Tags: #sexual #abuse #assault #harassment #affection #attack #relationships #toxic #cat #flinch

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