Emotional Abuse

I wonder

do you feel regret?

You tore away

eroded

destroyed

my self-esteem

my self-worth

made me feel so less

that I could not see the truth.

I say I am sorry

all the time

preventative measures

for when I do wrong.

Unconditional love

does it really exist?

I am so afraid

for the only love I have known

came with strings attached.

Compliment me

I cannot accept

will turn it aside with

‘a yes but…..’

Terrified

that I once more

will be abandoned

deserted

discarded

I erect walls

that grappling hooks cannot breach.

Emotional abuse….

you made me doubt

you made me fear

you made me worthless.

Today

I take it back.

My reality.

No fear.

For I am worth it.

September 24/18

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