It hurts.
I'm struggling to keep my eyes open despite the urge to close them.
300 pounds was laying on my neck suffocating me.
I should have known my limits.
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The day is 12/5/2022
I was heading to school with my 30 pound leg weights on.
I wasn't a jock and I didn't even interact with my peers often.
I was simply a fitness lover.
My name is Isaiah.
I'm 13 years of age and my max bench is 280 but I plan to change that today.
After school I headed to the gym and set up for a 300 pound bench.
It was after school had opened so there wasn't anyone in the gym to spot me.
I got in position to bench.
Up.
My arms start to tremble.
Down.
It's going down to fast.
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I barely had time to think before the 300 pounds broke my larynx.
I have to get help.
Impossible.
I can't move.
I can't scream.
This is it.
I love you mom.
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