Escapism has become a thing for me
But I have also learned to find spaces to do it
That fills my cup up positively
I don’t want to drink
I don’t want to fight
I don’t want to feel my feelings
But I don’t want to ignore them either
How can I navigate such a hard flight
Knowing you're elevated and I’m sinking
Knowing you're struggling with self-love and acceptance kills me all the time
I feel a distance I don’t know how to minimize
And all I want is peace, kindness , love & affection
I want to show monumental care for one another without allowing it to destroy me when I meet you at your lows
I want to take you to highs that are filled with happiness and laughter not substance
How can I get through to you that your own escapism might be killing you when all I want to do is escape too?
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM UTC
Escapism has become a thing for me
But I have also learned to find spaces to do it
That fills my cup up positively
I don’t want to drink
I don’t want to fight
I don’t want to feel my feelings
But I don’t want to ignore them either
How can I navigate such a hard flight
Knowing you're elevated and I’m sinking
Knowing you're struggling with self-love and acceptance kills me all the time
I feel a distance I don’t know how to minimize
And all I want is peace, kindness , love & affection
I want to show monumental care for one another without allowing it to destroy me when I meet you at your lows
I want to take you to highs that are filled with happiness and laughter not substance
How can I get through to you that your own escapism might be killing you when all I want to do is escape too?
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