They really thought they broke me.
And for a while, I thought they did too. But all they did was teach me how to rebuild myself — stronger, smarter, and colder. I had no choice but to learn how to stand on my own.
How to wipe my own tears, pull my shit together, and keep going even when my heart felt like it was in pieces. That kind of pain changes you.
It makes you protect your peace like it’s sacred.
It makes you realise not everyone deserves access to you anymore. Because once you’ve...