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Hi Mom, I never meant to be such a burden to you. I never meant to not do the dishes, or to sleep while watching my little siblings. I never meant to cuss at you; I never meant to scream. I’m sorry, Mother, for being such a burden to you. I never meant to make you hate your other children. I never meant for you to forget us. I never meant for you to start a new life. I’m sorry for "neglecting" you. I’m sorry, Mama, for trying to fight my thoughts and live another day. I never meant to cast a demon on myself called "depression." I never meant to not read the Bible. I never meant to hurt you, Mama. I never meant to grow. I never meant to lie to you. I’m so sorry, Mom, for not being the little girl you praised years ago. I should’ve known better.
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Apr 17
Apr 17, 2026 at 9:59 AM UTC
A letter to my Mother.
Hi Mom, I never meant to be such a burden to you. I never meant to not do the dishes, or to sleep while watching my little siblings. I never meant to cuss at you; I never meant to scream. I’m sorry, Mother, for being such a burden to you. I never meant to make you hate your other children. I never meant for you to forget us. I never meant for you to start a new life. I’m sorry for "neglecting" you. I’m sorry, Mama, for trying to fight my thoughts and live another day. I never meant to cast a demon on myself called "depression." I never meant to not read the Bible. I never meant to hurt you, Mama. I never meant to grow. I never meant to lie to you. I’m so sorry, Mom, for not being the little girl you praised years ago. I should’ve known better.
I know she'll never see this.
Zayamarie
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Apr 17
Apr 17, 2026 at 9:59 AM UTC
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