"I love you"
"You're beautiful"
"You're my role model."
It's hard to accept these compliments when the two people in your life who are supposed to love you endlessly and support you don't.
"You're lazy"
"Act like a lady."
"Stop faking a mental illness."
I'm sorry mom and dad.
I'm sorry I wasn't your ideal first born.
I'm sorry I struggle to get out of bed in the morning.
I'm sorry I've gained weight.
"Ignore them"
"You're strong"
"Can't you leave?"
I'm sorry it isn't easy to ignore the people who raised me.
I'm sorry I'm not as strong as you believe.
No. I can't leave. This is my personal hell.
"I'm sorry mom and dad for not being good enough. "
"I'm sorry I struggle to make you proud"
"I'm sorry I let my demons win."
