Forgive yourself

 

Forgive yourself,
for staying longer than you should have.
You weren't stupid.
you were helpful.
You didn't ignore the red flags.
you tried to paint them green.
Forgive yourself for the nights you cried over 

someone who slept just fine without you.
Forgive yourself for believing
the I'll change that never came.
Forgive you self for confusing
their potential with their character.
You stayed because your heart
knew how to love deeply.
Not because you deserved less.
you left when your mind finally
caught up to the truth.
So drop the guilt.
your past self was doing their best.
You were loving the only way you knew how.

Source: The Rebirth of You by Selena Miller

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