In short? I’m tired of prioritising his life over mine.

I’m tired of rescheduling important appointments to make time for a birthday party it turns out I wasn’t invited to. I’m tired of finding out I’m his backup marriage pact. I’m tired of being snuck in through the back door of his parents’ house.

I’m tired of being proud to know him when he’s clearly so embarrassed of me.

I’m worth more than he makes me feel. I am not a secret to be kept like a dog on a leash.

It’s been 5 years and I deserve to see sunlight from underneath his shadow.

Thank you, FDS, for helping me want freedom.