the pain of holding back the flood.
only one way out and it's through.
face it. be strong, it won't take you.
feel it, become it, trust that madness.
revel in it's starkness, it's truth. it's own reality.
because when you come out the other side,
you may be bruised,
bloodied,
there will be parts, even, missing.
but you will survive improved,
intact,
lovable and beautiful.