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Fear


You taught me to fear

You taught me to worry

You taught me fake love

You taught me to drink away the pain

You taught me I was ugly and worthless

You taught me I was never safe

You taught me abuse was okay

You taught me to be ashamed

You taught me to be distrustful

You taught me rape is okay if you say I love you afterwards

You taught me love does not even exist

You taught me everyone will hurt me

You taught me to shake in the corner

You taught me pain is to be expected

You taught me feeling should be pushed down

You taught me my voice is worthless

You taught me I need to stay silent

 
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