I managed because of my mother. I managed because I'm strong. I managed the same way every other abuse survivor survives, you just do. So many people have been abused, it's not rare, it's a very common human experience, and we survive. Also, my music plays a big role in my thriving. Having an outlet, it really makes a difference.
India.ArieEating is not one of the things that I do now to deal with pain, because I don't ever want to do that. But I isolate myself, that's what I do.
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