Woman – There is more to you than you think
The Bedtime fairy tales were engraved into her younger self’s head
Just the thought of being alone filled her with dread
Afraid of being left on the shelf she always put other’s needs before herself
She craved other people’s acceptance to help her feel whole
Addicted to their words, they helped feed her soul
She went into relationships with an open heart, only for others to tear it apart
Sometimes when she was alone, she would hear whispers from deep inside which cried
‘You are worth more than this’
But she ignored them because she feared she never survive without a partner by her side
That was until she found herself on her own
She went into a dark place
But this gave her space
Time to reflect and reconnect
As she delved deep into her soul, she realised she didn’t need a man to make her whole
And after a lifetime of lip service, she realised she’d been doing herself a disservice
She realised the acceptance that she’d been seeking had been there all along
It was during this time, she gave birth to her new self-worth
And as she flowered, the more she became empowered
Now instead of seeking validity, she practices humility
She will always make time for others
But not at the expense of herself, because she now values her own mental health
She no longer feels the need to compete because she now feels complete
She now lives with the knowledge that she’ll never be alone
Which is a testament to how much she has grown
T Ford 2023
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