I squeeze my eyes shut for a second, gathering courage.
I can do this. I know I can.
Why?
Because it’s amazing what you can do when you have no choice.
I keep my gaze downcast, not looking anyone in the eye.
I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to look anyone in the eye again.
I swallow hard, and push everything out of my mind.
I push out why I’m here, why I need to be here.
I make my mind go blank.
I forget who I am.
Instead, I become who I need to be.
A Toxic Girl.