Those last few lines say it all. I think we can have the utmost faith and respect for someone, to the point where we can so easily blame ourselves for any break in the seams. We learn to dismiss flaws that actually hurt us, neglecting to place our self-worth first and neglecting to realize the damage is not from our own selves.

Lots of growth in this, wisdom and self-reflection.

"It was not my fault
that you treated me
like I was a burden
to your life."

- These lines also stayed with me. How brilliant, but still emotional and haunting, to understand we are NOT a burden. Those who treat us as such or make us think it is our own fault, well those people can add to the weight in our hearts. Especially when we are so giving of our love, time, energy etc. And it's not reciprocated or appreciated in the way we deserve.

Thanks for sharing this emotional piece, lots of strength in this from you <3

Hindsight is indeed 20-20. I totally understand what you were saying. You never really see it as clearly until you've have had a chance to step away from it and then there is that aha moment. Nicely done-

Leaving an abusive relationship is hard...the emotional strength required to go thru acceptance, forgiveness, and finding self worth...I hope you never doubt yourself again because you are worthy and you deserve to be happy. I enjoyed the read.