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I loved him. But somewhere along the way, that love turned into something dark and bitter. The lies he told chipped away at my heart, transforming my affection into resentment. I had no problem putting him first, and honestly, he thrived on that. He loved how I was willing to change myself to fit his mould.
For a moment, it felt good. I thought I had met my perfect half. But what a fool I was. I should’ve seen that he was only saying what he wanted me to hear to worm his way in, just enough to draw me closer.
I still find myself questioning his intentions. What was his end goal? Did he want to completely control me, trapping me in his world of delusions, all because of his own insecurities?
I let his lies create walls around my heart. I bent over backwards to be what he wanted, but in the end, I lost sight of myself. The more I gave, the more he took, until I was left feeling empty and resentful.
I know now that love shouldn’t feel this way. It shouldn’t involve losing myself or bending to someone else’s will. I have learned to reclaim my worth, to stand firm in who I am, and to demand the respect I deserve.
I may have loved him, but I refuse to let his lies define me. Beyond him, I learned that a love that truly lifts you up is out there.
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