Dysfunctional Family

You told me to say sorry

Whenever I made a mistake.

And when I did make a mistake

You told me

Sorry wasn't enough.

You expected me

To grow up and be responsible

When only a week ago

I had to ask for permission

To use the bathroom.

You said you'd always support me

No matter what.

But when I finally began to accept myself

You claimed it was a phase

And told me to get over it.

You called me useless

Stupid

Worthless

Weak

A failure

I called you cruel

And you kicked me out.

You said I'd be nothing without you.

Well, maybe I'd rather be nothing

Than with you.