i forgive myself for breaking myself,
in attempt to make things better,
over and over,
even though nothing changed.

i forgive myself for trying to make you happy,
becauase,
only you can do that.

i forgive myself
for feeling guilty about my feelings.
i am allowed to feel.

i forgive myself for ever feeling embarassed about myself,
and hiding because of that.

i forgive myself for holding back on art i have wanted to create,
and things i have wanted to do.

i forgive myself for ever leaving myself,
because my genuine self is beautiful,
and honesty is my superpower.

i forgive myself for ever holding back on love,
because i love intensely,
and only the right people in my life deserve that intensity.

it's my story now.
i determine where i go.

i only need myself.