Relapse

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I try not to.

I try to stay strong.

I try to throw out the knifes and blades.

So don't yell at me when I get another scar.

Don't turn away.

I am trying.

I really am!

But I thought relapse was part of recovery.

But you see a new scar.

You yell and you cry.

I told how hard I tried!

But you don't care.

You don't understand.

Don't keep telling me to stop.

I'm trying to quit,  but I love the pain!

Yes I'm recovering, but once in a while I still relapse.

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