Elara Monroe is a very dark character who has severe trauma that leads her to a very dark mindset. This story unfolds hidden feelings and hidden struggles that she has battled in the past that has stayed with her through her own life experiences. The moral of the story is she had been clean from self harm for a year but, we get to see how her triggers come to life while entering her 20’s and learning how to battle and heal from them as she grows independent. Which includes self harm, suicidal ideation and manic depressive episodes.

This story includes numerous mental health topics which can be triggering for some readers so PLEASE be cautious before reading. I know the feeling of wanting to read something to trigger myself or thinking my healing is well enough to handle severe topics. It’s okay if you can’t read any further after this. This is my very strong warning that I hope will be loud and clear! I care deeply about others battles and I wouldn’t want to trigger anyone severely. If you do decide to read this story, I will also want you to be cautious. Taking breaks is important in a heavy story. It’s definitely a rollercoaster but in the most brutal and beautiful way. I promise it’ll be worth it in the end! (Hopefully!)

In this story, I will not only be writing about mental health battles but also love, support, friendship, family, romantic relationships, strength, coping skills and recovery.

You aren’t alone and your voice matters. Help and support is always around you, you just have to learn how to ask for it and accept the love you receive during hard times. I know the struggle all too well. Stay safe and stay strong!

Thank you if you do decide to read my story! I always appreciate feedback and support. :)

Trigger Warnings:

• Self harm

• Suicidal ideation

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Manic episodes

• Trauma

• Family trauma

• PTSD

• Relapse

• Treatment centers/rehabs/residentials/mental health hospitals

• Descriptive struggles

• Descriptive triggers

• Descriptive thoughts

• Descriptive actions