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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