“I went through a lot of trouble for this, you know.” Mom had said that while I was eating a slice of birthday cake.
"I wasn’t able to get a slice for myself, unfortunately.”
I stopped eating and put the fork down when she had said that.
“Oh. I didn’t know.” I had said and she laughed
“Figures. You never really did understand what I went through for you.” She huffed, shaking her head.
I looked down at the cake. I had only eaten a third of it, but I wasn’t hungry anymore. I tried to give her some, but she refused. She said it would make her fat.
You don’t and didn’t deserve that. You will one day be free from your parents. You can try to forgive them, you could show yourself the love and respect you never had. Don’t hold the anger and hurt in, it will only make it worse off. Look forward for the days when their negative energy and harmful words won’t be so close. Look for meanings to celebrate yourself. Don’t for one moment think that you deserve less. Less love, less respect, less life. You are worth more, more than some selfish words and guilt trip.
You are amazing and please stay strong.