Ochisia

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Ochisia

n.
the fear that the role you once occupied in someone’s life could be refilled without a second thought, which makes you wish that every breakup would include a severance package, a non-compete clause, and some sort of romantic placement program.

Greek όχι πια (óchi pia), not anymore. Pronounced “oh-kee-zee-uh.”

Deep Gut

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Altschmerz

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Mauerbauertraurigkeit

Mauerbauer-traurigkeit

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Heart Of Aces

a person covering their eyes with their hands

Blinkback

a wall full of pictures and objects

Loss Of Backing

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