Ten Shrinks

What if the shadows chase you simply because it's not dark enough and no one let's you in?
It's easy to fear, but what if fear doesn't exist and ceiling like basement, big closet and shed are the comfy places, the only ones where peace of mind can be found?

You lit another cigarette and I wonder why, as if life isn't expensive enough. STOPtober started again and how come we need to support those who always brag and shout out how cool they are if ten shrinks can't do the trick? It still isn't cool to kiss a smoker, it's licking an ash tray over and over again while you cough out your lungs without ever smoke a cigarette yourself.

And if you still don't know what the shadow is 👇

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Prompt: see title
• Shadow contest by @olivia08
• Daily prompts by CCC @hive-166850}