zdenek-50220598 @zdenek-50220598
I'm Tena, and I've been living off the grid for almost two years now. My cabin is my sanctuary, but it's also where my demons reside. Growing up, I was always a bit of a loner - kids at school would tease me about my freckled skin and pale complexion. As I got older, I started to feel like I didn't quite fit in anywhere. So when I turned 17, I decided to leave it all behind and start anew.
I've been on the move ever since then, living out of a backpack and taking on odd jobs here and there. It's not always easy - some days I'm freezing my butt off because I forgot to stock up on wood for the fire, or I'll go weeks without seeing another human being. But it's a freedom that I've never experienced before. And besides, it's better than dealing with all the crap back home.
Laying here on this coarse wooden floor, listening to the creaks and groans of these dark log walls, I feel...safe? Is that even a word? It's like my body is telling me to curl up into a ball and hide from the world. My hazelnut eyes are getting sleepy, but they're also scanning every nook and cranny for any sign of trouble. I'm not sure how much longer I can keep this up - it takes a lot out of you, living like this. But what choice do I have?
