I ran back to you because I missed you. I ran back to because I didn't want you to be sad. I ran back to you because I thought it was my job to protect you.
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I couldn't keep my word that I would stay away because I was terrified to hurt you. I couldn't stay away because I thought I was letting you down. I couldn't stay away because I wanted to show you that I was trying to be perfect for you.
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I learned that I was so much happier without you. I learned that I didn't have to be perfect for you. I learned that it wasn't my job to protect you.
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I am happy without you. I am me without you. I am allowed to be without you.
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Despite the fact that this sounds like I miss some intimate boyfriend or girlfriend relationship, this is about my mom and the relationship I will never have with her.