Damage Repair

Through the past two years I have made one decision that has changed my life
One decision to walk away and end the strife 
Though times were bitter, they were also sweet
I chose not to accept defeat
Many people walked away 
Those of many who claimed to stay
In a time of crippling anxiety
I had to work on my propriety 
I had to realize I endangered my mental health
By condemning every inch of myself 
Trying to do what others thought best 
I had laid my soul to rest
Being a shell in an existing world
I watched as insanity swirled 
In a time where I had become toxic 
I knew I had to leave the feeling of being boxed in
Becoming distant from the world I knew 
And keeping in contact with very few 
I started to repair my soul
Against the damage that took its toll
For those of you that stuck around 
I’m forever grateful for your sound
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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December 10, 2021 at 7:11 AM
Krystal, taking that first peck at the shell that keeps you trapped inside a place you don't want to be. You took that peck and set yourself free. Courage to persevere, now keep going.
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November 3, 2022 at 7:32 AM
Thank you for the advice and taking the time to read
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