Your Dad's Perfect
“And you’re not worthless.”
But his words only make the ache worse. I feel my chest tighten, and a sob escapes me as I pull against his grip, desperate to break free. “Yes, I am,” I manage, my voice cracking, the tears falling faster now. “Look around, Zade. Just look at what I’m doing, what I’m willing to do.” I gesture wildly around the room, the reality of it crashing down, the shame choking me. “This is the evidence, Zade! I’m willing to sell myself to strangers because that’s all I think I’m worth. I’m disgusting. I don’t know why you can’t see that.”