Love me for my journey for I stand next to you, not behind!

Why do you feel the need to change who I am?

Is it because you cannot understand that my scars are my story.

My scars are worn with pride for I have survived.

What you see as pain are lessons I have learned.

I do not feel the same way you do or share the same emotions,

But do not make me feel like there is something wrong with me.

I admire the beauty of the life you were given but it’s not my path to walk on.

I do not hold value to your reality for it is yours.

I am ok with my path and do not need to be saved.

I feel bad for you that you cannot embrace our differences,

You see a broken girl who needs fixing for you would have broken with one day in my shoes

I am not stronger then you for we are both of the same kind.

What I am is privileged to have been broken, for I have learned to not value what you allow to break you.

Do not take away my individuality to fulfill your insecurities.

I do not have what you do, but I do not need it as much. 

I am not selfish like you say, I am self-reliant. 

You cannot take care of what I have already taken care of,

If I accept your help do not think you control me

I will not be a victim to your insecurities; do not become another scar to be told.

I love who I am, I worked hard to stand on my own two feet even if in your eyes I have nothing.

Love me for my journey for I stand next to you, not behind           

The reaction you get is not bitter; it’s my 0 tolerance for a limited life

I was meant to see the world for what it is, I will not be limited to your reality.

Your emotions are your ignorance; your ignorance is not appealing to me.

Release your opinions or release me

The ones who are left standing have adapted to life, Keep up or you will be left.

You break easy and you dare say I’m the one who needs saving?