I unpacked a lot today
She said
As we talked
I talked
Words
Joy
Anger 
Disappointment
Betrayal
Brother, why weren't you there for me
She died alone
Then tears
My mother's death
Still fresh
An open wound
But the tears speak
Of more
Yet to be confronted
Childhood
Yet to be explored
But without memories
How will the journey begin
I have spent my life being strong
Yet
The thought of
Displaying weakness 
Terrifies me
Even though I know
That I am in a safe place
I
Who or what I am
May be lost
As I 
We
Explore my emptiness

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