i. i can survive on my own. i will be happier on my own, because no one will have the power to hurt me. my chest will finally stop hurting. i'll finally be able to breathe.

ii. i can and will stop giving special meaning to words by naming people after them. the sky is just the sky, not their eyes when they smile. dreams are simply what you think when you're asleep.

iii. i will one day hear music without thinking of you. i can make myself forget, given time.

iv. i don't remember the way the sun shone on your eyelashes. i only ever thought of you as a friend.

v. i'll be okay.