“Life conditioned me to fear and grow strong. But you, J… you make it safe for me to be soft. I know you don’t like it, but you do scare me. I tremble at the power you hold because my heart is literally lying at your feet. And even if you trample it, abuse, and ultimately toss it aside, it will never be fully mine again. So all I am is yours to keep. That is if you still want me after everything I’ve put you through.”