I knew long before I changed anything.

A life can make perfect sense
and still not be yours.

The part I kept explaining away.

The first time I really saw it, I was building a future that made sense on paper.

I’ve done this in relationships, in my work, in my everyday life.

Knowing exactly what I did, and still staying small because I could justify it.

No more crumbs.

I stopped negotiating with how little I’m willing to accept.

Now I see it immediately.

This is what I see:

You’re still loyal to a version that can’t take you further.

I’m not here to keep you small.

I’m done waiting