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You said you are sorry; I forgave you.<\/p>\n
I keep my distance now, for I am nursing my wounds.<\/p>\n
You flung your frustration and wrath at me.<\/p>\n
It wasn’t physically abusive; neither was it vulgar.<\/p>\n
It was violent, nonetheless.<\/p>\n
I felt loathed, disdained, and disregarded by you.<\/p>\n
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I would lie to say that it shook me.<\/p>\n
It didn’t, because our interaction has a sense of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu about it.<\/p>\n
I am sad and heartbroken.<\/p>\n
The pain is more profound now.<\/p>\n
I am tired.<\/p>\n
My soul is lonely.<\/p>\n
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I have made up my mind.<\/p>\n
I will not wait for you or anybody else to cherish me.<\/p>\n
I guess that has been my biggest mistake.<\/p>\n
I have always waited for others to make me happy.<\/p>\n
I longed for someone to make me feel whole and accepted.<\/p>\n
I have needed people’s approval and validation.<\/p>\n
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Enough is enough.<\/p>\n
I am turning to myself to get what I need.<\/p>\n
I don’t have it all together, but I am OK with me.<\/p>\n
Though I falter and fall, I still get back on my feet.<\/p>\n
My goal now is to be kind to myself, to love, and make me happy.<\/p>\n
It is my responsibility.<\/p>\n
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I have no control over your actions and reactions.<\/p>\n
I cannot do anything about other’s opinions of me.<\/p>\n
So, I will love myself.<\/p>\n
I will cherish me.<\/p>\n
I will enjoy myself as I am.<\/p>\n
I have made up my mind to take care of myself.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0 You said you are sorry; I forgave you. I keep my distance now, for I am nursing my wounds. You flung your frustration and wrath at me. It wasn’t physically abusive; neither was it vulgar. It was violent, nonetheless. I felt loathed, disdained, and disregarded by you. \u00a0 I would lie to say that … <\/p>\n