when my hair fell out
and my skin broke out
and i had chewed off my fingernails
to cope with being stressed out
when i couldn't stop eating
or couldn't eat at all
couldn't manage my breathing
or make my own phone calls
when i neglected personal hygiene
and cried at every little thing
no it wasn't like the romance novels
it wasn't like the films
YOU ARE READING
Letters to My Daughter
PoetryDear daughter, Now that you're old enough, I've decided to gift you my collection of poems. You're in your teens now and I remember how difficult that time was for me, how difficult it is for all young girls. I hope when you read through my experien...
