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1. there are worse ways to stay alive by melwritesthings for GrandSelfMythology

   Fandoms: Shameless (US)  

   • Mature
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   23 Apr 2025

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   • Ian Gallagher/Mickey Milkovich
   • Ian Gallagher & Lip Gallagher
   • Ian Gallagher
   • Lip Gallagher
   • Mickey Milkovich
   • Joaquin (Shameless US)
   • Fiona Gallagher
   • Tami Tamietti
   • Bipolar Disorder
   • Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
   • mention of alcoholism
   • Disordered Eating Habits

   Summary

   "Ian Gallagher tries so hard. He gets back up and keeps going even when things don't seem like they'll ever be okay. He's so loved, and so good."

   For the 2025 Gallavich Gift Exchange on Tumblr.

   When Lip struggles a bit, Ian tries to avoid self-sabotaging in order to struggle alongside him.

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