You say you need me to talk to you

Because you love me.

You say you are teaching me what’s best for me

Because you love me.

You say you want me to succeed

Because you love me.

You say you’re not angry with me

Because you love me.

You say it’s not your fault

Because you love me.

You say you could never hurt me

Because you love me.

You say you need me to talk to you

Because you love me.

 

But listen. I’m talking to you now.

 

If you love me

Put down your drink.

If you love me

Stop taking your drugs.

If you love me

Stop telling me it’s my fault.

If you love me

Stop leaving drunken voicemails

Stop yelling at me

Stop hurting me

Stop attacking me

Stop

Stop

Stop

STOP!

 

I’m telling you this 

Because we’re family.

I’m telling you this

Because I care about you.

I’m telling you this

Because you will never stop.

I’m telling you this

Because I need you to hear me.

I’m telling you this

Now.

 

I’m leaving you.

Because you “love” me.