Age of Empathy
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Age of Empathy

NON-FICTION | DAY 2, STORY 2

I Drank Poison Thinking It Would Kill Him

At What Point Should I Run Away From This Pain?

Source: Author (Right before she drank poison, dressed in the traditional wear of the women from her culture)

I’ve stayed here for too long.

There’s nothing wrong with seasons, nothing wrong with jumping and hopping from winter to autumn to summer to spring and to winter again. But I’ve wintered for too long.

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Assumpta Nalubowa

Professional feeler of Emotions. Author of personal essays. Words on mindfulness, mental health, and love. subscribe to my stories at: shorturl.at/nDKT4