You Are Not Responsible

To anyone who feels tired, unheard, or blamed for problems they did not create:

this message is for you. It is okay to feel angry. It is okay to feel

sad. It is okay to feel confused. When the people who are supposed

to protect you are struggling, it can feel like you are carrying a weight that is

far too heavy for your age. You are not weak for feeling this way.

You are human. Sometimes, you may be told to be patient, to understand,

to forgive, or to stay quiet. But your feelings matter too. Wanting respect,

honesty, and safety does not make you a bad child. You are allowed