Irks

1. I got a call from my Dad asking me if I've sent a birthday card to my stepmum. I said no. And I'm not planning to. He said why, I said because I hate her. She constantly bullies my sister and I can't understand how he can't notice it. Not one person in our family likes her. She is a pathetic excuse for a parent, and certainly no replacement. He shouted at me a lot and called me selfish. I shouted back that it was ironic he was calling me selfish when he was the one who couldn't see how unhappy his own daughter is, and maybe if he stopped calling her names all the time it might cheer her up.

2. I lost my best friend. He didn't die or anything, but in a way I suppose that wouldn't be as painful. At least he would still want to be my friend.

3. I'm in love. I've wanted to tell him for ages now. But I was scared he wouldn't like it because I know he was in love with his ex-girlfriend. But last night he said it to me. And then he told me to forget he'd said it. I said how could I forget something like that, that's the best thing anyone has ever told me. I was feeling so happy. But then he asked me if he could talk to me in private. I said okay, and he took me to his room, and told me he cheated on me. Now I don't know what to do with myself.