I have a great life

But there’s a dark stain

made of permanent ink

It’s you

Once I almost had a panic attack

Because I thought I had a sip

of alcohol

That with one gulp

I would be like you

It wasn’t

Thankfully

But that fear

intense pit in my stomach

came from you

I’m grateful for my mom

I’m grateful for my sisters

For everyone who stayed

I’m even grateful for you

You taught me what not to do