Most of my life
Most of my life Most of my life has been spent trying to shrink myself, trying to become smaller, Quieter, less sensitive, less opinionated, less needy, less me. Because I didn't want to be a burden. I didn't want to be too much or push people away. I wanted people to like me, I wanted to be cared for and valued. I wanted to be wanted so much for years. I sacrificed myself for the sake of making other people happy. And for years I suffered. But I'm tired of suffering and I'm done shrinking! It's not my job to change who I am in order to be one someone else's idea of a worthwhile human being. I am worthwhile. Not because their people think I am, but because I EXIST! and therefore I matter. My thoughts matter, my feelings matter, my voice matters and with or without anyone's permission or approval I will continue to be who I am and speak the truth even if it makes people angry. Even if it makes them uncomfortable, even if they choose to le