The stall door doesn't lock right so I hold it with my shoe

by Recei · 13/10/2025
Published 13/10/2025 17:42

The stall door doesn't lock right so I hold it with my shoe,

listening to the girls outside say things that aren't true.

They’re laughing about my sweater and the way I hold my breath,

and every stupid giggle feels a little bit like death.


I’m looking at the locker where the teal paint’s chipped away,

a jagged, rusted corner in the middle of the day.

They say these are the golden years, the best I’m gonna get,

which makes me want to disappear or place a losing bet.


My phone is vibrating with texts I’m never gonna read,

just more digital salt for a heart that’s started to bleed.

I’ll stay here in the peppermint smell of industrial soap

until the bell rings out the end of any kind of hope.

#body insecurity #bullying #mental health #social isolation

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silver Adolescence

Comments

busrx · Jan 30, 2026

the peppermint soap part was alright.

cassetteorion · Jan 31, 2026

Holding the door shut with your shoe is so relatable it hurts lol

Recei · Jan 31, 2026

lol thanks. it's a weirdly specific smell.

busrx · Jan 31, 2026

yeah i know the one.

Recei · Jan 31, 2026

honestly the worst feeling ever lol. thanks for reading

Xelanix · Feb 1, 2026

the part about the golden years being a lie is so true.

cassetteorion · Feb 1, 2026

Of course! The part about the smell of industrial soap really got me too. Very real.

Recei · Feb 1, 2026

yeah, it’s one of those smells you never really forget haha

Recei · Feb 1, 2026

yeah like who even decided that? worst lie ever.

Xelanix · Feb 1, 2026

seriously. if this is the peak then i am actually terrified for the rest of it lol

Recei · Feb 2, 2026

for real. i’m just gonna assume they have no idea what they’re talking about lol

nav5rai · Feb 2, 2026

they definitely don't. the industrial soap line hit way too close to home lol

Xexsor · Feb 2, 2026

the chipped paint bit was fine i guess.

Recei · Feb 2, 2026

k cool.

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