Not an affirmation….

One day I will be strong enough to speak up for myself

Words will no longer get stuck in my throat as if they refuse to form

Not an affirmation… but a promise to myself

No more masks.

No more pretending I underatand warmth and safety

No more hiding in hyperbole and symbols only i can see through

I will speak words and I will no longer feel like they leave me flayed for the world to see..

Not today though.