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The Diner (a fictional short story)
TW/CW: Brief mention of gun violence, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Jul 3 • 
Shawn Elliott

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The Diner (a fictional short story)
My Body (A Poem About Dieting, Self-Hate, & Self-Acceptance)
TW/CW: A poem about being put on a diet at a young age and the impact of being fat shamed by the adults in my life. Photo by
Jul 1 • 
Shawn Elliott

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My Body (A Poem About Dieting, Self-Hate, & Self-Acceptance)
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