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Apr 11, 2022Liked by Lauren Hough

I can't hit the "heart" button on this one. I'll just say thanks.

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Apr 11, 2022Liked by Lauren Hough

This is exactly it. Reading this was a combination of nodding and feeling punched in the stomach.

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Apr 11, 2022Liked by Lauren Hough

thank you for sharing your words with us all the time. <3

they always make me have such profound feelings.

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Apr 11, 2022Liked by Lauren Hough

This is courage. And heartbreak.

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Thanks. This one got me. Before she killed herself, I did this sort of thing looking for my sister. Feeling desperate, a little out of control, scared, angry, fucked up. You hit it.

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i'm so fucking sorry

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Ty. I read this and I had some old, scared feelings again. I want you to know that yr work is powerful. Keep it up. ❤

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Apr 11, 2022Liked by Lauren Hough

Crushing. Thinking of you.

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This is exactly what it's like, becoming the monster while trying not to. Hoping they will understand but how can they. We don't even understand. I'm sorry you are still in the battle. We were fortunate to find a way out

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Thank you Lauren, the writing is so powerful, bursting with sadness :( I love this piece.

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No words, just a message that you’ve got a gift, such a gift.

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The monster killed my son. <3 you

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fucking monsters. love you too

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Holy. Shit. This is why I will be a fan till I’m grass

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I held my breath reading this and thinking of my cousin who met the Monster. Thank you,

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i'm so sorry

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This makes my heart hurt. Been there and this is exactly it. My mom is gone now and the monster won in the end. Addiction is a fucking thief. Hugs to you and everyone dealing with this, it’s so painful xx

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You brave soul. Just sending a hug

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please keep writing here. I wait for reading your new work <3

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This is so powerful, thank you.

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