Dear Middle Child

I don’t hate you. I am not mad at you. You were the one person in this house and cursed family who took the time to listen to me and raise me. Childhood me looked up to. Adult me looks at you and wishes you would come with me. Leave this cursed family and never come back. I know you would tell me to go without you. You are the soul that is far gone, but will make sure to warn everyone else to run away. I will always be proud of you, even when you fall and fail, I am here. I love you to the ends of the earth. I will make sure to direct others away from that cursed house. I will make you proud. I will live the life that I was meant to live, and I will always keep you next to me. You will forever hold a special place in my heart. You are the shield in that cursed family.