One Year 5-31-23
One year One year ago my world was different, I saw sorrow, aloneness, and sadness. I saw a world without joy wearing a mask of smiles. I saw my worth as a people pleaser. I saw myself as fat, ugly, and unworthy. I saw what the world saw a piece of trash thrown out by everyone else. I put on a mask of joy laughter and smiles. I wore the mask a a best friend when needed. I wore other’s expectations and never achieved my real goals. I took a chance on dating. I had been hurt so much that I expected sorrow, lies, and users. I expected to be nothing to them. I knew they would throw me away. I met a man who didn’t fit my normal. He stepped out of his world to see me at a country park. He made me feel special. He made me feel heard. He made me want to be better. He got rid of the mask. He found the woman hiding inside. He tells her to slow down, offers help, and understands my str...