His experiences were not a how to guide.
He could have, should have, chosen to heal.
But he was afraid.
His pain was not a gift to share.
He could have, should have, chosen to heal.
But it made him feel powerful.
His struggle was not an excuse.
He could have, should have, chosen to heal.
But it was easier to embrace loneliness.
You didn’t deserve any of it.
Your experiences were not a how to guide.
You could have, should have, chosen to heal.
But you are afraid.
Your pain is not a gift to share.
You could have, should have, chosen to heal.
But it makes you feel powerful.
Your struggle is not an excuse.
You could have, should have, chosen to heal.
But it’s easier to embrace loneliness.
I didn’t deserve any of it.
My experiences were not a how to guide.
And I have chosen to heal.
Because I am not afraid.
My pain is not a gift to share.
And I have chosen to heal.
Because I am powerful.
My struggle is not an excuse.
And I have chosen to heal.
Because I choose love.
