I've always believed that I needed you, That I had to be validated, That parentless children could only be the sum of their genes. That my two shadows foresaw my only hope: a shadow myself. She, a mother who cant love, shown me her care recently. But I no longer needed it. I no longer craved it. Her words though sweet - no longer held so much meaning. Because I've met someone whose teaching me to validate myself. To not speak so unkindly about who I am. They tell me that I'm not a monster, and am special. I've never felt more free or happier. You, though someone I love, cannot be my reason for living. for you've proven untrustworthy, In your lies and how my time is unimportant to you. And so I shall learn to love myself. I no longer need to attain that which is unattainable.