You Don't Really Love Me

• by Haley Boo
• 2 years ago

This is exactly how I feel, well except on thing...for me, it is my dad. He left when I was three. I'm 12. It's been hard because of him being in and out I have over 8 mental health disorders. He tried running over my mom after getting so high he was paranoid. If you don't mind, could I read this to my dad to try and knock some sense in him about how much he hurt me?

• by Jena M. Epright
• 5 years ago

I feel the exact same way. My mum gave up on me when I was young. She only kept me around and used me for money. The day she had more kids, she dropped me in a heartbeat. I was confused asking why.

• by Darla Dwire
• 6 years ago

I just want to say to the writer of this poem, may God bless you and your family. It's nice to have a mother but not needed. If having her is going to change the way your emotions and heart is now, then it's not worth the agony. Sometimes we have to walk in the rain before we see the rainbow. There is a greater plan for everything we do in life. Stay true to your path. If it is meant to be then she will someday admit her faults and try to make amends. I cannot see how a mother can walk away, being a mother myself. I do not know the circumstances that lead to her decision. It would be little of me to judge. Just breathe and know you got this, no matter where your life takes you. Be patient and always remember you are a strong, independent young woman.

• by Angelina Archuleta
• 6 years ago

When I was a month old my mom was on drugs and she shook me half to death. My dad was never around, so I only had an aunt, but 3 years ago she committed suicide, and I'm only 13. She was my best friend.

• by Heather N. Barrows, Paducah, KY
• 6 years ago

When I was 4 or 5 I remember sitting in court while my mom and dad got divorced. I didn't understand it at the time. I just thought my dad was going to an extended work job. When I was eleven my mom agreed to let me and my sister spend the summer with my dad. When the summer was up, however, she didn't want us back. She left us with him and my stepmom (now my mom) and didn't bother visiting and only called when she needed to. I was abandoned by her, and the pain was strong. I'm sorry that she left you.

• by Maryam Oguntola
• 6 years ago

I feel really bad and sad. At least you have your dad; cherish him. You don't know what would have happened if your mom had been there. It could be bad. I feel bad because I have both parents but don't appreciate them enough. I should appreciate them more. The poem made me want to be really happy I have both parents.

• by Julie, Georgia
• 8 years ago

I felt really sad that so many of you people now don't have a mom and want you to know I'm sure she would have loved every one of you.

• by E.D.Pike Phx., Az
• 9 years ago

My little one was two years old when I left her father. I did not leave because I wanted to leave and I was not the one who was the cheat. I felt that I had to leave, because the marriage was irretrievably broken and it became abusive between him and I . My children are convinced that I chose drugs over them. Not at all is that in any way the truth. I could not stay and let my kids see me fall into a pit of hate and disrepair. I was becoming a monster that at the wrong moment could have hurt one of them. I did not want that to be what may have happened. Knowing that I was not mentally or emotionally prepared to continue to fight a loosing battle to save our marriage. I knew that they would be safe, stable, well taken care of, and loved in the home of his parents, with him there as well. My children would be better off if I left them there, at least for the time being. I want them to know that I love them now and forever! And I wanted to get help and a job and to get on my feet, so that I could have them with me again. But that never happened.
I still can not see them and I still hurt more and more everyday without them! I Love You Jerad, Michael, Kevin, and Brianna! With All of My Heart and Soul I Love You All !!!

• by Esther Keehn, East Earl
• 9 years ago

Aww you dear girl! I am so sorry...just remember though "even though a mother may forget her child, I (God) will NEVER forget YOU!!!!!" I just prayed for you!!!

• by Maggie, Arizona
• 9 years ago

This poem made me cry. I'm 15 now my mother left when I was 3 and as far as I know she was abusive and on drugs. She left me 2 brothers and a sister. For me it's a different story. I try to tell myself she would have never loved me anyway that I'm better off without her but I never felt a mother's love, never had someone to do my hair or help me pick out clothing and it hurts.

• by Alan, Jacksonville Florida
• 10 years ago

As far back as I remember when I was a little child my mother was controlling and toxic. I even spent three years in foster homes. When I was 16 I moved out and had my own place and my mother kept coming over and trying to control me. The best thing I did for myself when I was 18 was to leave on my motorcycle to Jacksonville, Florida from Stratford, Connecticut. Because of her I have had a difficult time in relationships with other women.

• by Michelle Kuakahela
• 12 years ago

Omg, this poem made me cry!! That is so sad that a child has to go through that or even feel like that!! I am a mother of 1 child and it took everything I got to have that child!! I love her unconditionally. Some women just don't realize that there are women out there that can't have kids but would love too! It just isn't fair!