Three strangers of a home
We three were supposed to see each other, even if nobody else saw us. We have similar scars! We have same parents! One who thought mistakes are not ok. Try harder. One who thought he is providing and protecting, but his outside life matters more on a normal day than us. They saw us when we made mistakes. They forgot us when we are doing ok. She made us embarrassed when our grandfather was proud of us of our achievements. She reminded us of someone who did well, so their achievements were better. She told us our uncles will be hurt. Our father will be hurt. She told us it's ok if you ar hurt, because others matter more . Don't speak up. Don't shout. But we did anyways. We were scolded and beaten. When she tried making us normal, when we grew up, we became the abnormal. He believed he is right. He believed people shouldn't be hurt by us. A family dinner, useless. A thoughtful gift, unnecessary. He is providing. But both served us and protected us. They wore...