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Updated 11 months ago,May 30, 2024

Im done feeling like I did something wrong.

I shouldnt have to apologize for my expectations.

I shouldnt have to apologize for getting annoyed that you forgot to text me back.

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I shouldnt have to apologize for loving you.

For wanting attention from you.

For caring about you above everybody else.

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If anything,youshould be the one apologizing.

Its not fair for you to turn the situation around on me every damn time.

I shouldnt feel like I did something wrong when you were the one who lied or cheated or ghosted.

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You refuse to admit when youre wrong, even if its clear as day to everyone around you.

You refuse to say sorry to me even though Im constantly saying it to you.

Even though Im always apologizing for bullshit things like being myself.

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But now, Im done apologizing when I didnt do anything wrong.

When I was only trying to make you happy, to create a life alongside you.

But Im also done trying to convince you to care.

Its something to be proud of.

Its something that you should admire about me, not something that you should criticize.

For lowering my standards to stay with you.

I dont need someone who only sees my affection as a nuisance.

I dont need someone who makes me feel bad about how much I care.

Holly Riordan is the author ofSevere(d), A Creepy Poetry Collection.Order your copyhere.