I tried so hard to be you. I tried so hard to fit in your box! I tried to be what I was told. I tried to do it all right. I tried to live mistake free. I tried my hardest!

I felt empty and alone. What was all that aiming for? What was all the hiding? Why did I have to hide that I was a mess when that’s the reality of being human?

Why did you tell me to put on a mask? What’s so bad about presenting the truth? What’s so bad about freedom?

I don’t intend to live like that anymore.