Where I am from

I am from a home that will never feel like a safe haven. I am from fatherless dinners because dad is working late, dad is out of town, dad is out.

I am from pointless late morning calls. The ” I hope you’re alright” calls.

I am from ” dad is buying a house, dad is moving, dad is gone.”

I am from divorce is a process, but everyone does it. I am from cornered abuse, ” I’m screaming because I love you” and ” why would you hurt yourself”.

I am from deafening screams to try harder. Just try harder. I can’t try harder.

I am from “figure it out, I know you can’t figure it out”

I am from looking to parents that aren’t mine. I am from ” grow up faster”. I grew up faster.

I am from ” you grew too fast. ”

– BP