On shame…
Why do I appear to you as someone who’s ashamed?
Because I am deeply ashamed of the unspeakable things my dad did to my mom and to me when I was growing up…
I am ashamed of my family
Legitimately
My family wasn’t like yours… that is the story I carry
I protect you and your sweet loving family from people like me and mine
I protect you from mental sickness by holding the sickness inside me
I do this for you
Because I love you and want you to be well
So remember that next time you judge my shame
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