I allowed

I saw myself asking for approval of someone that didn't value me. I saw myself being hurt with the excuse:

"That is how love works"

"This is how I show my love"

"I didn't mean to hurt you"

"I'll change"

Those excuses, those empty promises fed me more times that I like to admit.

I don't see myself as a victim, I allowed all those things even when I didn't want to, even when I didn't realize what I was doing to myself.