After sharing several posts within a 24-hour period, I find myself emotionally drained. The "men" depicted in my writings are inspired by past relationships; some aspects of their personalities are represented across multiple characters due to their complexity. I no longer maintain contact with the real-life counterparts of these characters, though all but one are still alive.
The one who passed away reached his peak in college but later struggled to maintain steady employment. A vehicular accident led to an addiction to pain medication, which ultimately resulted in an overdose. I was listed as his emergency contact. When I saw his body, it was almost unrecognizable; he was emaciated from not eating due to his addiction yet bloated when he was found. This tragic discovery occurred after his sister requested a wellness check from local law enforcement, who found him in a sweltering apartment. That day is etched in my memory forever.
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