Difficult or Misunderstood?

Behind the grown woman who stands on business is a young girl who stayed silent while everyone ran over her. So-called friends stole items from the home she welcomed them into. Yet she said nothing, because she knew they were less fortunate and needed it. Others pretended to be loyal friends as they broke the girl code in the worst ways, but she never addressed it. Exes also tested her kindness repeatedly, and still she assumed that remaining quiet to keep peace would be best. She forgave. They hurt her again. She forgave. The hurt followed. “Why me?” she asked herself.
Over time, forgiveness lost its power to heal and became a prison that kept her chained to an endless cycle of heartbreak. Staying was painful, and leaving felt hard—but necessary. “I’m sorry” without changed behavior just wasn’t enough anymore. She wanted better. She deserved better. Now, she’s labeled difficult for knowing her worth and standing on business.