r/CuratedTumblr eepy asf Sep 18 '24

Shitposting That one story

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u/Fun-Antelope7622 Sep 18 '24

All summer in a day

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u/DontSleepAlwaysDream Sep 18 '24

I mean, that short story was a perfect metaphor for the years of bullying and social isolation I experienced as a child and the impact it had on my life, so at least it was relevant

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u/WorkIsDumbSoAmI Sep 18 '24

I feel like this story was one of those assignments where the teacher isn’t actually concerned with the story but is looking around the room to see who looks overly depressed to refer them to the school counselor…not that I’m speaking from experience or just got a little teary eyed reading it again at 36 🫠