What They Told Me

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They told me if I talked more it would get better.

They told me if I made more friends, I wouldn't be so sad.

They told me if I made a list of things to live for, I wouldn't want to die.

They told me if I listened to happier music I would be happier.

They told me if I focused on school, I would stop focusing on "dark things."

They told me if I was honest with myself, things would resolve themselves.

They told me if I found and outlet for my emotions I wouldn't be so emotional.

They told me if I let myself cry I wouldn't feel so numb.

They told me if I wanted to be better I could.

They told me this phase would pass.

They told me I was portraying the typical teenager; full of angst.

They told me they were worried.

They told me I was scaring them.

They told me a lot of things, but they never asked.

They never asked what was wrong.

They never asked if I was ok.

They never asked if I wanted to talk.

They never asked if I wanted help.

So when it was time for me to leave, I didn't ask, I told them I was gone.

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