Why I Stay Away from Toxic Parents by Mike Buchanan

You brought me to life, you gave me birth. 

You’re supposed to show me the way here on earth.

But I don’t feel safe, instead I feel pain.

I think more of loss than I do of gain.

For both of us I need to set up some rules.

You force me to develop my own set of tools.

I want to be close to you like I should,

But I must keep a distance for my own good.

It’s a different kind of honor I must use

to keep myself safe from any more abuse.

I want to honor my Heavenly Father above.

I pray one day we’ll be able to share love.