Why did it happen?

Why did it choose me?

There are billions of other people in the world, and it chose me.

It prevents me. 

It prevents me from loving myself, my family, and my friends.

It prevents me from looking through the glass and finding out who I really am.

I am a pariah.

Outlawed, outlived, and outdone, but still fighting.

I am fighting against cruelty and hatred.

I am fighting against myself, and I am losing.

I am slowly losing.

I lose hope.

I lose faith. 

I lose life.

I lose everything, and it's all because of it.

It held me back from what was important and possible.

It ruined my life, with no apology.

It hurt me.

It scarred me forever. 

I can't get rid of it no matter how hard I try.

It is with me forever.