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The Words Never Said

by nevanoel

Published November 30, 2012

In The Toast

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Dad,

I know. I know you're depressed. And I know how much it hurts. I know what it's like. And I know why you did it.

I just wish you didn't.

I know I should care. And I know that you need me. I know I'm being weak, but I just can't do this.

I have to stay away.

I have to stay away because if I come any closer I may tell you the truth. I know you hate me. Hey. Sometimes, I hate me too. And sometimes, I just wish you were gone. I just wish you would stop hurting me and walk away.

Why can't you forget about your daughter and just move on.

You can't blame me leaving. You can't blame me for your unhappiness. You can't hate me for living. You just can't.

But you do.

And I don't know why.

I'm sorry you think I am the reason you should kill yourself. And I am sorry you took all those pills yesterday. 

You told me you didn't want me, and I left.

But you can't leave too. Not like this. Not because of me.

I'm sorry, Daddy. I'm sorry.

Please. Don't die on me now.

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veeren
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veeren wrote a review Review · Dec 2, 2012

Wow. This really is touching. I can tell you put emotion into your writing, and to this guy, it really pays off.
You got your story through to me and I loved reading it.
Keep up the great writing, I'll be sure to check out your future works :)

Thanks! :D
Gotta love emotional vent sessions every now and again.

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Clarity
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Clarity commented Comment · Dec 2, 2012

Very moving :')

Thanks. :')

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aouther2b
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aouther2b wrote a review Review · Dec 1, 2012

This is really good, it filled with emotion. If it is really happening i am very sorry. Its very well written and the format works really well. The only thing is i don't think you needed to repeat in "I'm sorry you think I am the reason you should kill yourself. And I am sorry you took all those pills yesterday. I'm sorry I was your reason." the last line. its just the same thing you said, and you have put enough emphasis on the idea by then. Still great piece. :)

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nevanoel
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nevanoel commented Comment · Nov 30, 2012

I apologize for my angst in advance. :)
It happens to the best of us.



The grand in the hotel rings with broken tunes; the guests frown; the concierge winces. But the blue-hatted boy is happy and braver than they.
— TheMythMaster