I grew up in isolation— Alone, but never truly lonely. The dark never scared me; My thoughts kept me company. My dreams, my sisters; My mind, my only brother. Sleep became my shelter, Imagination, my truest friend. There were voices all around me, But none could ever comprehend. At a young age, I learned the rules— The blame game’s silent code. I took it all in, Though the weight nearly broke me. First, it crushed me. Second, I adjusted. Last, my emotions left quietly, Like birds fleeing a storm. I dreamed of paradise— A world made just for me. But dreams stayed locked in shadow, And no one else could see. So I carried it all, Every burden, every fall. Because who was I If I couldn't take it all? They told me, “Be strong.” But strength meant going numb. Indoors felt like a lion’s den, Outdoors, a forest of wolves. Eyes watched me like owls, But none truly saw. No one could feel The war beneath my skin. A friend to all— But truly a friend to none. I had a secret ally When addiction clutched my soul. I prayed to God for rescue, I saw change… But peace still hides. I turned to my mind— The only one who’d listen. It never judged me, Unlike the world that did. This is me— The non-visual soul You all still see, But never recognize. Not broken, just layered. Not lost, just unseen. Not one, but simply… Dual By _celestique💙💙_