They say
Time heals everything
And it's true - eventually
You'll forget
Ann the shitty things
They said.
But you know what heals things faster
Than time?
Talking.
Talking to them, letting them know
How you felt
Finding out
If they meant
To do it.
If only I'd opened
My mouth sooner
Gathered the courage to ask
'Why me?'
I could've saved myself
Weeks of angst and hate
Months of bitterness.
I could've avoided seeing her true side
Realising she wasn't perfect
After all.
So seriously, talk.
Even if you're shy
Or scared
Or don't really want to.
Find a way, be it
A friend starting that conversation
Or an adult
Or a random stranger.
Things are always better
After you've talked them out.
And even if
It turns out they meant
To do it, at least you'll know
What kind of person they are
Because I truly do believe
Most people are good
And most good people
Would never try to hurt you
On purpose.
~october 2019
