i remember

I remember when I was little and I had this perfect family.

I remember having 4 sisters, a mom and a dad.

I remember my dad joking around and asking, “what would you do if your mother and I would ever get a divorce?”

I remember always telling him “I would hit you!’

I remember always being so sure that would never happen…

I remember that night you told us you were getting a divorce.

I remember things then spiraling out of control.

I remember the blood trickling down my wrist and thighs

I remember skipping meals

I remember the doctors diagnosing me with multiple forms of anxiety

I remember wanting to die

But when I failed to remember was the faith I always had in me.

I also remember not letting my depression take over my life anymore.

I also remember throwing away all of my blades and knifes and feeling happy about it

I also remember willingly eating again

Most of all I remember reclaiming my life back. Yes, I’ve had horrible downs and still continue to even now, but I have cried, mentally died, and sighed, laughed and have come back to the strong soul I am today. Me.

This poem is about: 
Me
My family

Comments

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741