Enough of being the victim in my own story - I'm done shrinking to fit their comfort. l've carried their guilt, their blame, their twisted versions of truth for far too long now. They wrote my narrative with lies, manipulation, and half-baked apologies disguised as concern. But l've had enough — it's time I take the pen back and write it myself. If they talk crap about me, I'll make sure my silence isn't mistaken for weakness. If they try to take advantage of me again, I'll remind them I'm not the same person. I don't owe them my softness anymore; not after they weaponized it against me. If that makes me the villain in their story, then so be it -I'll play the part perfectly. Because this time, I'm the author, not the character they can edit to suit their lies.