UnParentified

For too long, you've been the one carrying the weight of others' problems, pretending to fix things you didn’t break. But now, the time has come to let go and reclaim your freedom.

I’m throwing off these chains, tossing duty to the wind,
No more “fix it all” games, I’m done playing pretend.
You scoffed at my pain, called me crazy for speaking,
But I’m done carrying your weight, my patience is leaking.

I played protector, shielded from storms I didn’t create,
Made sacrifices for grown folks—what a mistake.
You’d roll your eyes, tell me to walk away and disappear,
Like I wasn’t the one catching your every tear.

Well, newsflash, I’m dropping these bags at the door,
No more martyr for hire, I’m hitting the floor.
Called me mental for venting, said I was out of my mind,
But guess what? I’m not caring, I’m leaving that behind.

I used to hold tight, keep your secrets, your woes,
Always the first to show up, the one who just knows.
But now, I’m unstrapping these burdens from my back,
And stepping out of this self-imposed trap.

So, take your side-eyes, your snickers, your shame,
I’m not the cleanup crew in your messy little game.
Unparentified, baby, and feeling brand new,
I’m offloading the baggage—I’m finally through.

No longer bound by the expectations of others, you're shedding the roles and responsibilities that were never yours to bear. Unparentified and free, you’re walking away from their baggage, stepping into a new chapter of self-liberation and strength.