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Whats wrong with me?

When words are weapons and silence is a warzone.

By CJ RainesPublished 6 months ago 1 min read

What’s wrong with me?

Rolling eyes.

Untold truths.

Eyes filled with anger.

Hearts filled with tears.

Words used that cut so deep—

to wounds that you will never see.

The crushing weight

of your cold shoulder.

The silence that booms louder

than any atomic bomb created.

What’s wrong with me?

I’ve asked myself

over and over all of my life.

What’s wrong with me?

You seem to have confirmed

every answer I have ever created.

With that question,

you sealed the door.

You gave me permission

to confirm every possible insecurity.

What’s wrong with me?

Everything.

Mental Health

About the Creator

CJ Raines

I’m CJ. I enjoy writing. It’s how I process, express myself, and use my voice.

It’s a way for me to work through things.

My writing can be honest, a little messy, sometimes beautiful. Kind of like life.

Thanks for reading my work 🩵

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  • Mariann Carroll6 months ago

    I used to be my worst enemy by not speaking to myself in a positive way. Things may not go our way at time but if we give ourselves positive self talk , we will accomplish out goal.

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