When Khayati, a bright woman in her 30s, finally found the courage to seek support for her hidden scars, she wasn't prepared for the silence that would greet her. This story isn’t just about healing from trauma but from the wounds inflicted when support was met with disbelief, judgment, or averted gazes. Navigating this emotional maze, Khayati finds that healing often requires battling the world’s apathy as much as one’s inner demons. 1. "Did you think seeking help was the hardest part?" “Did you hear that?” I turned to Khayati, who was deeply engrossed in her latte. “They have made it illegal to have a good mental health day without a 48-hour notice!” She rolled her eyes, smiling. “You are being dramatic again.” “Always,” I admitted, waving a hand around the cafe where the usual crowd of wannabe poets and coffee connoisseurs sat, each trying to look more important than the other. But Khayati, with her wild, curly hair, her oversized glasses, and her penchant for wearing ...
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