Dear lovely parents,

Stop motivating us

by comparing us

To people our age.

You’re tarnishing

Our self-esteems – by doing so.

Stop using us as

A container for

Your own rage.

Rage caused by things

You had to endure in life.

We ask only for

Your love and support.**

Thank you for being with me. Let us rebuild a healthy state of mind.

Love, Francesca.