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I love you, Mom

Don't doubt that ever.

This is my choice, Mom.

I'm doing what you never could.

I'm leaving tonight, Mom

While you lie sleeping...

Sleeping with your husband.

He isn't my father.

My father is gone.

This man is what came

in Father's absence.

It's too much, Mom.

He hurts you,

This I cannot bear any longer.

But maybe you can.

He hates me though, Mom.

He hurts me too.

I'm tired of the looks.

I'm tired of the words.

I'm tired of what he does to me.

Don't pretend you don't see.

I've waited for you to leave him.

I've even asked you why you stay.

You say you stay for me.

But he hates me, Mom.

I don't see how his abuse will

benefit me.

I'm leaving tonight, Mom.

Maybe you'll cry

But I'm not leaving you any choice.

Not anymore.

I've waited years, Mom

Only to now see

It was long ago

That you chose him over me.