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Chynna Gurl's avatar

Wow Kyrie! I feel that I can relate to you in so many ways! Glad you were able to overcome these obstacles as they are apart of our story. All thanks to a visit to a library. I feel I am getting more into bookstores the older I get.

Kyrie ND's avatar

I have such an appreciation for libraries and bookstores because of these experiences! I’m happy you can relate, and thanks for the read! 💛

Robin Freiberg's avatar

Oh my gosh kyrieeeee so good so good I love it. Uhg this is definitely not the worst thing you wrote about, but overhearing boys use you in a fuck Mary kill scenario hurtssss. Something similar happened to me. Kids don’t realize how much the person they’re picking on notices or remembers.

brittany lazar's avatar

Thankful the library was a safe place for you! Thanks for sharing

Andrea Davis's avatar

Thank you for sharing this ❤️

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Catherine's avatar

So beautifully written and incredibly moving. You really echo a lot of how I feel about libraries, and the way I’ve been thinking about reading (and writing) lately — it’s scary to think these sanctuaries won’t be there for young people in the future if we don’t do something about it. So glad to hear you’re in a better place these days!

Audrey d's avatar

Sharing stories like these is so important!!

Gary Trujillo's avatar

Libraries are THE BEST and it seems like the one in this piece turned you into a thoughtful, intelligent human being. Thanks for sharing this.

Delilah's avatar

You're such a wonderful writer, this post is so lovely and personal and important. You write with such sincerity and personability. It's so mystifying and inspiring seeing your works as they come out. I truly, truly love this