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I sang a solo in front of my class today. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I fed the dogs early for you. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I got ready a lot quicker this morning. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I made sure Dixie had water this evening. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I folded all the laundry and did it too. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I washed all the dishes. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I got on the high honor roll this time. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I didn't cry when you screamed in my face. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I resisted the urge to yell at you when you called Mom a bitch. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I'm becoming scared of you. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I hate being in the same room as you. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I feel really depressed. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I am thinking things I shouldn't. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I'm writing my suicide note. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I'm bleeding out. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

I'm gone. Are you proud of me now, Dad?

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