Literature
More than a disorder
You're sitting at a cafe, reading on your laptop, when a young woman sits down at the table beside you. You catch a glimpse of her appearance. What do you notice first?
Your eyes wander to her extremely pale skin, her unkempt hair and her eyebags. She must not leave her house often. She probably doesn't sleep very much either. Maybe she has demons keeping her awake at night.
Next, you notice the scars on her arms and legs. Some are white and old, some are bright red and look very fresh. You picture her sobbing at 3 AM in her bathroom, taking a blade to her skin, and you shudder.
Her order arrives. It's just a black coffee. She takes a lighte