I would rather be, anyone but me...

I would rather go thirsty, then drink from the beds of fluid tainted by an uncaring hand.

I would rather go untouched, then allow myself to feel only the emptiness that is offered me.

I would rather starve, then feed upon the scraps carelessly tossed my way without thought or feeling.

I would rather die, then live in the coldness of this shadow cast upon me.

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Appreciate The Little Things

Just because I hide my tears, doesn't mean I don't cry.
Just because I hide the pain, doesn't mean I do not hurt.
Just because I smile on the outside, doesn't mean I'm not sad.
Just because I talk to people every day, does not mean I am not lonely.
Just because I stand and fight, doesn't mean I'm not afraid.
Just because they are not visible,  doesn't mean my scars aren't real.
Just because I cry out for help, doesn't mean I'll ever find someone to save me.

All Rights Reserved. Gina Kincade 2012

What you see isn't always what is real. Many people who suffer, do so in silence.  We hide behind ourselves, hoping to one day be free, to heal, to be happy, to smile for real. For some of us that day may never come.

Try to appreciate the little things in life.  Realize that no matter what you may go through, it could be worse.  

You could be one of us.

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Self-preservation...

I crave, I cave.
I need, I want.
I fear, I hurt.
I am weak, I fail.
I can't help myself, I love.

I'm afraid to let go, I must though.
Instinctual, internal.
Conflict.

All Rights Reserved. Gina Kincade. 2012