When toxic people realize they can't control you anymore, they don't walk away they switch tactics. They start trying to control how others see you. Suddenly, you become the villain in stories that never happened. They twist words, play the victim, and turn people against you all because they couldn't keep controlling your peace, your voice, your freedom. It hurts, deeply because you watch people believe lies while you stand there knowing the truth. But that's what strength costs sometimes when you choose yourself, not everyone will clap for you. Let them talk. Let them twist. Because the truth always finds its way back and peace hits harder than revenge ever will.