Eggshells

by Parm K.C.

he turned a vibrant woman dull, and now he says he needs more color in his life.

I colored his red flags green, but I’m almost out of paint.

it is unnerving to be touched by the same one who ignored you all day.

I was never taught to stand up for myself, so I fall for everything. I fall for the ones who show me the slightest bit of affection and I fall for the ones who snatch it away just as quickly. I fall for a single compliment because I don’t think I’m worthy of it, and I fall for the same one who puts me down with a harshness you couldn’t imagine. so here I am on the ground, after falling for everything. I was never taught to stand up for myself and I’ve been struggling to stand ever since.

he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. and I was a girl so desperate for belonging, I was willing to hand myself over.