You Never Asked
I Never Made You
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I don't know when I decided I had to choose between expecting nothing and expecting disappointment.
Every time, for the longest time, I chose to expect you to show up for me, but I guess I learned the outcome would never be what I wanted.
You would choose anything over me, toss me crumbs, and call me ungrateful if I did not lick them off the ground at your feet.
I can't do it anymore, this sacrifice of my own best interests to take care of yours, the way I can hear your voice in my head
I never asked you to do that
because you knew you never had to.
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Backs to say congrats. Well-deserved
Keep up
Passion innit.. keep up
Ouch ouch, what a creep! That last line is a kicker!! Congratulations on TS. 🥳🥳🤩🤩
Great piece
Love it. Congrats.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
That was so quick and strong!
This is wonderfully done. The last line is so perfect. Congrats on a well deserved Top Story.
This is deep. I guess the toxic environment makes you think like you are a burden but you are not. If you are here you have a purpose.
I have felt this way from a narcissistic parent; it's all or nothing for some people who claim love ad their motive. Well expressed whether fiction or nonfiction it defines the ugly feeling we have when someone throws their good deed's in our face.
I've been in this situation wayyyy too many times. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
This is so true and so real I understand how it feels to be a “burden” to someone and they feel that basic compassion and respect is a privilege that they only get