This poem was inspired by this song.

I wish I could forget the pain.

The pain you caused.

Your words still haunt me even after all these years.

You still haunt me.

I wish I could redo doing everything you told me too.

I was blind to what was going on.

You were toxic and I was oblivious to it.

You caused me so much agony.

I'm told to forgive and forget; but how could I forget everything you caused.

You were my friends, but you betrayed me.

Manipulated me.

You made me who I am today.

So to those who have been or still are in a toxic relationship, here's some advice.

Leave the relationship.

You should run, run as fast as you can in the opposite direction.

Cut the toxic relationships out of your life forever.

Have a family member or even a friend help you.

Don't ever go back to that person.

I have no way to know what they've said or told you.

But just know no one will hold it against you if you leave the toxic relationship.

Know that you have more worth than what they've told you.

YOU WILL find another; one who will treat you right.

One who will show you respect.

Toxic relationships are one sided.

Toxic people will only take and take; they'll never give.

Healthy relationships should be give and take.

Both people in a healthy relationship will give and take; never only take or only give.

-Numa/Liz

I'll give a note when I get back.