Don't speak.

Alone in a crowd.

Disconnected from the family around me.

Closed off.

Curled up. 

Smile and they won't know something's wrong.

Afraid.

Confused. 

Self doubt.

Unsure.

Would it matter if I wasn't here?

Did they miss me?

Are my contributions enough?

Am I enough?

A war inside me.

Speak.

Don't speak.

Tell them.

You're problems aren't as big as some of theirs. Yours don't matter.

Don't share.

Don't draw attention. 

Don't speak.

Sit quietly.

Listen.

Another war begins.

A war in my mind.

In my heart.

Focus on one.

But which is more important?

Don't look. It's written on your face.

Don't speak.