It hurts to think about all the ways

I stood by your side,

I held you,

I loved you,

Through it all,

while you were hurting,

And healing.

While everyone else had no idea

what you—

what we,

were facing.

And now it’s me

Who’s hurting,

Who’s once again, healing.

You said you needed space,

You needed to feel independent,

I gave it to you

And you betrayed me.