Dear Mom and Dad:

I am a child of divorce.

I get told that I am selfish,

I am never asked how I am,

I only hear about what is wrong, I am a child of divorce.

I was struggling and was only yelled at,

I feel like a stranger in my own home,

Anything less than perfect is not good enough, I am a child of divorce.

I am expected to do everything myself,

I can never ask for help,

I hold in my feelings, I am a child of divorce.

I hear your hate for one another,

Anger gets taken out on me,

No big deal to you, is a big deal to me, I am a child of divorce.

I get told “We should talk more often”,

I stay with boyfriends because I’m scared of being alone,

I’ve never felt wanted, I am a child of divorce.

I have a hard time opening up to people,

I am easily intimidated,

I act like everything’s fine, I am a child of divorce.

I am insecure,

I seek out attention from men,

I cut my wrists and secretly wished you’d see, I am a child of divorce.

I am an adult now and it still hurts, I am a child of divorce.