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The Weight We Carry

Silent scars

Jul 17, 2025

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Priya found them both on the building’s rooftop at dawn.

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Amara was wrapped in Dev’s old hoodie, legs dangling over the edge, hair whipping in the wind.

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Dev sat next to her, vigilant but silent.

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Priya opened the door slowly, letting it clang shut behind her.

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“Couldn’t sleep?”

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Amara didn’t look back.

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“Didn’t want to.”

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Priya sighed. She sat on Amara’s other side, drawing her knees to her chest.

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For a while they just watched the city wake up.

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Amara’s eyes were bloodshot, but dry.

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“I thought about jumping once,” she said suddenly, voice flat.

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Dev went rigid. Priya’s eyes filled.

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“Not today,” Amara added quickly. “Not… now.”

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Dev let out a breath he didn’t know he’d been holding.

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Priya reached over and took Amara’s hand.

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“You don’t have to promise forever,” Priya said softly.

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“Just promise today.”

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Amara swallowed hard.

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She squeezed Priya’s hand back.

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“Okay.”

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Dev exhaled shakily and put an arm around her shoulders.

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They sat there, the three of them, in the growing light.

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The city below kept moving.

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And for today, so did Amara.

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AUTHOR’S NOTE

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This story is fictional, but the feelings are real. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts,please reach out. You don’t have to do it alone. 💛

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