Dear Mom and Dad,

I’m sorry to say that you don’t know me

At least, not to a certain degree

See, I’m an actress in your daily life

Playing a calculated role to cover up my strife

But I’m splintering deep in my bones

Unprotected by your wall of stones

My cursed shadows rage in my mind

Creating storms that leave me completely blind

I continue to destroy myself everyday

My own dignity, I relentlessly betray

I fear the worst and refuse to live this way any longer

I could maybe do it alone, if only I were stronger

But today I must display all of my strength

And begin to heal in time, no matter the length

What’s happening to me does not belong on your shoulders

Nothing you did caused these mountainous boulders

I am sorry for making my problems your own,

But your daughter won’t succeed feeling this alone

Dear Mom and Dad,

Return air to my lungs and bestow freedom from the dark

For now you truly know me, and can return my spark