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Alone

when connection and trust is broken

By Heather ScottPublished about a month ago 1 min read
Alone
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You drugged yourself with alcohol - oh,

so many times. You lied so well.

Stumbling home, at 3 a m

for 1 year straight, until…

it was better to

be alone with

3 young kids

than with

you.

Familyheartbreak

About the Creator

Heather Scott

Heather writes poetry and short stories, gardens, breeds small dogs, and looks after her five children.

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Comments (4)

  • Joe Pattersonabout a month ago

    Heartfelt.

  • Esala Gunathilakeabout a month ago

    Absolutely heartbroken. So well done.

  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout a month ago

    I'm so sorry if this was your perfect experience 🥺 Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️

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