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I thank you for not being good enough

You pulled me into your orbit

when I needed your help

and so, I made you my centre 

to centre myself

 

That was my first mistake

 

I looked inside you

for places where I could hide

I hoped to run from reality

into the delusions of your mind

I was happy to believe you were one of a kind

chuffed upon chuffed that you were mine

and I felt adored

grateful to m...

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healing   narcissist   narcissism   relationship breakup   Reflection   growth   identity   needs   Heartbreak   moving on   self esteem   self worth   self work   breaking free   selfhood   independence

When His Words Become Hands

His words could become sharp as corners

And trap you there

Flailing in his grasp

They could pinch your skin

Until you cried

And cried

Throughout your shifts

They could catch your wrists and stop you

From moving on

From moving

They could lock the doors, no leaving

They could shame you and shrink you

They could come flying in from an open window,

A buzzing phon...

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abusive relationship   baggage   becoming independent   becoming stronger   breaking free   carry on   control   controlling   controlling relationship   dangerous relationship   emotional abuse   emotional manipulation   emotional scars   ex   exes   growing   haunted by past   healing   independent   memories   mental abuse   mental health in relationships   mind control   moving on   obsessive   personal growth   physical   physical violence   posessive   reflection   toxi   toxic masculinity   toxic relationships   violence   wanting to be free   words hurt

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