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The Monster in the Lake

The Monster in the Lake

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Stephanie Ascough
Apr 29, 2023
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Growth is like scraping layers of snow off a frozen lake and coming face to face with a monster.

It’s been trapped in dark water for years. You’re terrified and enraged, and you’re not sure why.

Then you realize the monster is not alone.

grayscale photo of woman stretching body front of body of water
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