​Parents

“They are your parents.”

But they blamed me every time, even for the smallest things.

“They are your parents.”

But they always called me the *“problem child.”*

“They are your parents.”

But they have no idea how many times I wanted to kill myself.

“They are your parents.”

But they don’t know that I once went five days without eating.

“They are your parents.”

But they don’t know that I prefer staying outside rather than being inside the house.

“They are your parents.”

BUT THEY NEVER KNEW HOW TO *BE* PARENTS

**Note:** Being someone’s parent by title does not always mean knowing how to love, listen, or protect. Some wounds are invisible — especially the ones that grow at home.