sometimes i forget too easily

I forget how much your words rub me the wrong way, how they linger, leaving me overanalysing and putting myself under needless scrutiny.

I forget how much time it took me to bring all the broken pieces back and try to mend it together in the moments where I felt that I was fading away in the silence only I can hear.

I forget how much anxiety I felt after talking to you, and the compassion I needed to give myself, just so that I could move on.

I forget how much effort and tears it took me to get here today, that now seem so effortless and natural.

Remind me not because I’m weak, but because I’ve fought too hard to be where I am.

Remind me my peace is worth more than your comfort.

Remind me next time, so that I can walk away without learning the same lesson all over again.