The Burden of a Memory

I bear the burden

Of those memories

They scar my mind

When people say

“It made you stronger”

But a child shouldn’t have to be strong

We’re busy growing our bodies

Growing our brains to maturity

Learning to make mistakes

Not face abuse as consequences

I was unable to live those teen years

I barely scraped by, let alone enjoyed them

But here I am despite them

Not letting the weight get to me

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