I Notice

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I am 16.

I should not have to worry about my dad getting hurt or getting in trouble when he's drunk.

I noticed the beer bottles.

The Cans.

The 'beer makes me sexy' shirt

It does not make you sexy, Dad.

It hurts your family, How can you not see that?

We've cried countless times and I thank God if he's up there that you're still here.

You've broken your nose and had surgery on your ankle due to a fight you got in, I've seen you hung over and I've seen you when you're drunk as fuck.

I don't want to see that, Dad.

I notice it, Dad.

You need to stop, Please.

I don't want to have to worry about if something will happen to you

I notice things, Dad

I wish you noticed them too.


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