Note: Noura’s profile https://www.poems-and-quotes.com/poets/475150

She really turned this poem into something quite incredible.

You know those moments where a poem has more heart, emotion and conflict than you can possibly comment on? This was chill-inducing. I've seen and heard too many people not understand how difficult it can be to leave a toxic, emotionally,physically or mentally abusive relationship. It's more than realizing your self-worth, it's more than "oh, just be strong, just be more courageous, just have some respect for yourself". It's far more personal than most people realize. Especially when a deeper relationship is built with that person, something lovely at first or lovely at times, so there is a hope that it won't always be like this, won't always be this bad. Loving ourselves is a lengthy, uneven journey and there are no words for when we try to accept ourselves only to be brought down by others in extreme (or even small) ways. No, a person can't just pick themselves back up on command, not when a relationship can convince you there is still hope for love then suddenly convince you that you are unworthy or undeserving.

Those last three lines are absolutely shattering. I feel this person trying somehow to understand, to wonder is this what love is? Are there moments like this I must sacrifice, will this be better than the alternative?

You two are brilliant, I just.... ugh <3

I totally get this... It's extremely chilling and well as deep as potp's comment is, it's correct... Leaving a toxic relationship is not ever far from easy tbh you know you need to, you know you have to but things stop you not just the fear of what they'll do but somewhat the fear of what you'll become without them.... It's f....ing tough!! X