Why was I being called fat at 5? Why was I packing my own school bag at 6? Why was I intentionally putting the heat up in the shower at 7? Why was I watching my weight at 8? Why could I cook meals at 9? Why was I left alone at 10? Why did I deal with my problems alone at 11? Why did I seek comfort in isolation at 12? Why was I the strong one at 13? Why? I just wanted to be a child. I never wanted the adult life as a child. I needed to live my life.