I’ve listened to your criticism for years.
Your judgments.
Your disrespectful digs.
I’ve pushed them aside, along with my self-worth.
I’ve continued to allow you in my life.
Against my better judgment.
But this time… this time is different.
You’ve gone too far for far too long.
I will still love you.
But I will do so from a distance.
I love myself enough now to only accept what I deserve.
You chose to abandon me.
You chose to dispose of me.
And while you’ve been living your life without me,
I’ve learned how life feels without you.
Without your criticism and judgments.
I’ve found my peace.
I’ve found my self worth.
I’ve found my voice.
I won’t be walked on anymore.
I won’t seek approval that I will never receive.
I won’t be a punching bag for your words.
I’ve put myself back together now.
I’ve put in the time, effort and love.
I’ve transformed into a new version of myself.
One with boundaries.
So, please know when you come around with your broom
Trying to sweep all of your mistakes under the rug,
With no apology in sight,
The girl you abandoned won’t be where you left her.
She’ll be nowhere to be found.
For I’m a new person now.
And I’ll be damned if I lose myself again.
