It’s not physical pain

Freeze

Can’t speak

So much pain

Safety taken away

Don’t speak

Cover up

Don’t draw attention

Freeze

Can’t speak

So much pain

Safety taken away

Don’t speak

Cover up

Don’t draw attention

Don’t wear make up

Don’t trust anyone

Freeze

Can’t speak

So much pain

Safety taken away

Don’t speak

Cover up

Don’t draw attention

Don’t wear make up

Don’t trust anyone

Make myself undesirable

If I hate myself maybe they won’t hurt me over and over

Maybe if I keep changing who I am they will leave me alone.

Who would believe the broken soul hiding behind a smile?