Yes, it feels like I am standing in front of you and you are looking right through me.
Yes, I know it is deliberate.
Yes, that does hurt.
Yes, it's on my mind when I wake up in the morning.
Yes, I still have a good day.
Yes, I am stronger than I look.
Yes, I love you, even though you seem to have no idea who I really am.
But yes, I forgive you because
Yes, I saw it coming and
Yes, I refuse to see you as cruel.
This year has been all about learning how to say "Yes."
(And yes,
I am tired of being forced...)