I count every calorie of every day Hoping one day I will be as beautiful as you. I need to lose weight, you told me I was fat, gross, and a *****. You wonder why I’m so insecure. I’m not allowed to get mad at you when you hit me and make me feel worthless. I look in the mirror thinking of everything you have ever told me, I think about all my imperfections and my mistakes I have made. Sometimes I think about what my daddy said and I think I’m strong enough to leave you, but I stay and you know I will. I whisper loving words in your ear at night. Praying you will do the same one day.