Is your daughter depressed?
My mom’s friend asked her
after discovering that since
returning home last week,
I have left the house maybe
twice, possibly three times.
My mom laughed it off and
said no, that I just like the inside.
An indoor Camden she said.
She made no comment about
how I stay up till 5am, struggle
to get a full eight hours of sleep,
walk around in a blanket, and
frequently forget to shower,
brush my teeth, wash my hair,
and use my voice.