If they support the people who hurt you, they are not your friends or family. If they defend your abusers, it's because deep down, they feel the same about you. They act kind, but their silence and support say everything you need to know. They're not waiting to protect you - they're waiting for the right moment to strike. All that love, care, and support? It's just a well-rehearsed performance, a convincing lie. They pretend to be good so they can stay close enough to hurt you better. It's all a game - and you're just the piece they move when it suits them. They'll watch you heal only to break you again, just to feed their power. If they stand with those who broke you, understand - they were part of the plan all along. And the truth is, they never stood by you - they stood by the hate they hid so well.