it takes time for the realization to come and it takes even longer to accept it. for me, it was a hint early on, a nudge that i pushed away. i was young, emotionally tender. i did not understand how someone could be such a way. i am not saying that i was ignorant to human nature, i, had just been fortunate to be surrounded by examples of love.
it’s those first times of that “feeling”, the feeling of knowing that something isn’t right. the “feeling” of your heart hurting from cruel words, a raised voice, a look. it’s feeling crazy that you feel that way, it must be you, because you’re told it is.
it takes time, sometimes, longer than anyone would ever think it would take. but these realizations are personal, each person that has gone through something similar, knows this. you can’t put your time-table on someone else. especially in these situations.
when the realization comes back stronger, pulling at your heart, you’ll know, or, maybe, just start to listen to yourself.
if you can find that strength to hear yourself, you’ll feel the power you have within your soul.
i found my power and if you’re reading this because you want to find yours, know that you can, please know that you can.
love heals hearts 