If I could write myself a letter, this is what I’d say…
Dear me,
Don’t blame yourself for what happened, it was not your fault.
You were a warm and caring person, to catch you wasn’t difficult.
He acted like he cared for you, that his love was real.
He was a man who didn’t exist; his true self well concealed.
You wanted to believe the lies, and, I know how badly you are hurt.
I’m here with you, it will be okay, but you’ll have to do some work.
Become stronger than the person you once were, I have faith you can.
Take the time to love yourself, it’s important you understand.
It was not because you weren’t good enough, that he left without a word.
He was the one who wasn’t enough. He is broken, his mind; disturbed.
This was a tough lesson to learn, this man never loved you.
You have the strength to grow and learn, to remember your value.
Be gentle and forgive yourself, you were only seeking love.
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, or a bird that becomes a dove.
Your heart will become whole again, and one day soon you’ll see
That all along the one who loved you most, and always will, was me.
Randy McPeek.
