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I do not believe I’m stronger for what I’ve gone through
I do not believe that pain and suffering build character
I know that I innately had character
and I know that I was strong to have survived
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I’ve neither forgiven nor forgotten
that just doesn’t work for me
forgiveness has to be earned
and to forget would be stupid
don’t try to tell me otherwise
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I don’t know if time really heals
I’m still waiting on that
but I can tell you that distance helps
as does cutting toxic people from your life
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I’m still strong and I am a good person
in spite of, not because of them
and though I have moved on
and tried to bury my past
my ghosts are still breathing
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~Melanie Thomason
Healing is journey, not just a destination. Let’s heal at our own pace and in our own unique ways. A beautiful piece, Melanie. ❤
Thank you, Maria and so well said.
That is powerful and inspiring.
Thank you, I’m glad you think so 🙂
Definitely.
“I’ve neither forgiven nor forgotten
that just doesn’t work for me
forgiveness has to be earned
and to forget would be stupid
don’t try to tell me otherwise.”
I won’t tell you otherwise,
because you are right,
and I know.
Stay safe and well Melanie.
Thank you so much, Cindy. I’m glad you understand and sorry that you do at the same time.
Be well.
Toxic people are a good step forward. (Their elimination) 🙂
Indeed!