dear dad,
do you remember when I was five years old and you told me I was beautiful?
because i remember.
do you remember when you screamed at me when I was seven years old? when i reached for a hug after not seeing you for days..weeks..maybe even months?
because i remember.
do you remember when I was eleven and you missed my dance recital after promising me you'd watch me preform?
because I remember.
do you remember when I was fifteen you started abusing me and I had to cover up the bruises?
because I remember.
do you remember when I was seventeen and you said I was ugly and no one would love me?
because I remember...
but i don't remember who you are anymore.
