College Admissions Essay: Running Away From The Truth

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Running Away From the Truth
My alarm for school went off at 6:50 am, I was startled from my dream, me confessing to my mother that I was gay, she took is really well in my dream, just the way I would envision her to. I guess that was a sign it was about time to come out and tell her. I have been telling myself for 5 years I would reveal to my mom after my fifteenth birthday which was two weeks ago. I checked my phone, I had zero snapchats, phone calls, text messages or instagram notification making me feel empty and isolated from the outside world. I always feel like my heart sinks down into my bed when I wake up with notifications, I feel as if no one wants to reach out to me or have a “streak” with me.
“Come on Chase, breakfast is ready!

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