Take a Second Look

Sometimes I wonder how people can be so blind.

You can walk into the school, a frown on your face and tears in your eyes, and no one will say a thing.

You could also walk in with a huge smile and your eyes lit up like fireflies, and still no one will say anything.

Even people as close to you as your parents may miss something. For example:

I get home. I drop my bookbag onto the floor with a loud thump. I get something to eat, and I go run upstairs into my room and shut the door.

This may seem ordinary, but it's so bad for you. Don't your parents ever wonder, "hey, where's my kid? They've been home for 4 hours and I haven't seen them."

I'm just saying, but this happens every day and it's not good for a strong family relationship.

But I digress...

As someone suffering from suicidal thoughts at times and severe anxiety, it amazes me how oblivious some people are.

I've never gone to a doctor or anything for my anxiety, but I know I have it. I get panic attacks and freak out every other day. I wouldn't lie about something like that because it's not a joke, and it's not fun to deal with at all.

It just amazes me how my parents don't seem to notice this at all though. I have cuts and bruises on my arms and legs because I'll get frustrated and take it out on myself.

I just don't understand how people can be so blind.