Day 5

I learned something new today 

I cried and those around me

did not run away

nor did they strangle my vulnerability 

with criticizing remarks

nor hit their head 

screaming at me how they wanted to die 

- and that it was my fault

I did not have to watch my every words uttered in fear

For the pressure you once felt inside frantically increase

Instead they held me tight and close 

until my cries slowly decreased