the life of a people pleaser

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There is a silent no behind my words.

I give you an excuse, then a compromise, then I give in.

I can't really fault you, but the bitterness in my heart just won't go away.

I've tried to quiet it. I give a reason, then an excuse, Then I give in.

You don't understand my anger.

I never told you I was upset, so of course you wouldn't understand.

I just wish that when I set the smallest of boundaries, you wouldn't trample over them.

I always gave in, but maybe you shouldn't have pushed.

Again and again and again.

I never said no.

I have no excuse for my anger, and yet it's still there.

This pit in my stomach. This heat in my chest.

I swallow down the lump in my throat.

maybe I should say no this time.

I give you a reason, then a compromise... then I give in.

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