Some Old Wounds Never Truly Heal, And Bleed Again At The Slightest Word.

The intimacy of “How did you know that?”

“because I know you.”

Amy Lowell, from A dome of many-coloured glass; “Before the Altar”

[Text ID: “I pour my heart and watch it burn,”]

(You’ve chosen to not remember this part.)

My whole life someone told me to be a weapon, when all I wanted was to weep.

— Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, from “Black Fire Ballad (I Feel Most Evil in My Mother’s Gowns),” Teen Titans, Dear Azula, I Have a Crush on Danny Phantom

anyone else feel like theyre on the verge of insanity in an undescribable way

sir that’s my emotional support song on repeat

“look what i can do!”

shoutout to recovering abusers, especially those who are abuse/trauma survivors themselves. you and i both know that, unfortunately, once we do something, we can't take it back. i know it hurts to know that, but recognizing it for what it is... that's what allows you to do the only thing left to do - be better. it's not easy, nor pleasant, and likely, a very isolating experience.

so i want you to know, there's at least one person out there who's rooting for you, who's proud of the person you're becoming. you are not doomed to do horrible things forever. you are not beyond leading a happier, healthier life. growth is an option. healthy relationships are an option. they have to be, for all our sakes.

if you want to stop hurting others, and stop hurting yourself, your choice is right here. i believe in you. you can do it. you have to. break the chain.