gia at 12 years old right when depression started

NAKED: How Depression Killed My Spirit as a Child

December 17, 2019
GOLD BARS SOUL SEARCHING
“What’s on your arm? Georgi, what is that on your arm?! What did you do???” My mother’s voice quavered as she pulled up the rest of the long sleeve I had so...
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down and out in paris and london george orwell book cover

GEORGE ORWELL, I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE YOU LIKE THIS

December 10, 2019
GOLD BARS LITERARY LOVE LETTERS
Dear George Orwell, Your dystopian masterpieces haunted my transition from adolescence to adulthood. Despite my intense and lifelong passion for people, 1984 and Animal Farm made me question the good I naively...
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And her mentor said, “Thank you for keeping this art form alive.” | Waana’s Story

December 3, 2019
GOLD BARS PUSSY POWER
There it was. The ultimate treasure chest. Her grandma’s awe-inspiring shoe collection, shimmering in the room that served as her closet, just waiting to be discovered in all its glory. She double-checked...
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remorse is her word of honor

November 26, 2019
GOLD BARS VISUAL STORIES
remorse is her word of honor The familiar taste of hot vomit was creeping up her throat again, but she swallowed it down effortlessly. Every last type of alcohol in the room...
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LESSONS FROM A FAILED RAPPER

November 19, 2019
GOLD BARS HIP HOP ELEMENTS
Now, this is a story all about how I cautiously tried and miserably failed with rap music throughout the years. I never strived to become a full-time musician, but I sure as...
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