Author: Tonya GJ Prince
You Donât Need Their Explanation to Be Free
You waited for an apology that never came.You held your breath, hopi [...]
It Wasnât Rejection. It Was Redirection to Your Own Power
There was a time when you stayed in places that dimmed you.In love t [...]
Your Voice Was Never the ProblemâTheir Comfort with Harm Was
They told you to lower your voice.To be more careful.To stop "bringing [...]
Iâm Not BitterâI Just Finally Know Better
Theyâll say youâre angry now.That youâre bitter.That youâve changed. [...]
You Were Expected to Bleed Quietly So They Could Stay Comfortable
They didnât just hurt youâThey expected you to stay silent about it.
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Iâm Not Explaining Myself AnymoreâYou Were Just Never Listening
There comes a point in your healing when you get tired.Not just tire [...]
They Don’t Deserve to Witness the Healed You if They Mocked the Broken You
Can we romanticizing reconciliation with people who ridiculed your p [...]
You Canât Unsee What You Survived
They thought if they said sorry enough times,youâd forget [...]
They Called You Too MuchâBut What You Were Was Too Aware
You were never too much.You were too awake.
You noticed what others [...]
Walking Away Isnât Weak. Itâs the Bravest Thing You Ever Did.
They told you walking away meant you gave up.That you werenât strong [...]