"A Broken Heart's Plea"

My dad, a stranger, never a guide,
Used violence, leaving scars inside.
First to break my heart, a painful start,
A deep cut that never heals, a constant ache in my heart.

Seeing others' happy families, I feel ashamed,
My home, a battleground, where love's never claimed.
Alcohol's grip, his angry voice, arguments galore,
I hid my truth, afraid to open the door.

As the eldest, I bore the weight,
Pushed away friends, fearing their judgment's fate.
Trust, a luxury I couldn't afford,...