Electric Magazine Volume VII (Winter '19) | Page 11

Lately things have been confusing and out of focus at home. Everything I did seemed to be wrong or not enough. Negative ideas were put into my dad’s mind like a flash drive placed into a computer. I felt like I had lost my safe space. Time passed by and I only felt worse. I felt like I would be alone and stuck in this household forever- a household that I would never look at in the same way.

When looking at my dad, I saw the disappointment and despair in his eyes. He gave up many opportunities and hobbies for this woman.

I didn’t want to be alone with these feelings.

Life seemed to be so much easier back then, when I wouldn't fear the idea of being alone or stuck in a toxic cycle.

After living with someone who feels like a stranger, I have realized that there will come a point in life where there will be other places where I can call home and feel safe with myself and comfort.

With an Electric Perspective, I’m Bryana Maldonado.

Why couldn’t she just leave?

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