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Before transitioning into traditional media, I was writing for numerous online publications. 

I developed a niche for confessional writing, turning my lived experiences into personal essays and poems. 

While I did fairly well, I was keen on exploring more, which led me to realise my passion for entertainment reporting. 

I started as a rookie writer before taking on bigger publications and assignments.

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Loneliness by John Tan

Loneliness

My constant companion

A friend I befriended from my childhood

That sticks with me through thick and thin

No matter where I go

Who I am with

It never let goes off me


Loneliness

A core memory

I’ve relived a countless times

That was responsible for the tears I’ve shed

No matter how many tears

How many hours of therapy

It still hurts


Loneliness

An inevitable emotion

I have stopped running away from

And instead embraced

Because no matter how painful i