I closed my eyes and the quiet was like a lead blanket, heav...

I closed my eyes and the quiet was like a lead blanket, heavy and soft, and all I could think was how much I hated that it felt... GOOD. My kid's breathing easy for once, and I'm just here, feeling like a selfish piece of crap.

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