on the same team

Surrendered to the darkest, smallest part of me - I hid away from your touch, from your presence. I let the demon's take the reigns, and I hid behind it. We could have fought about it, you could have walked away. Instead, you provided me a space to lay out of my fears and insecurities. You looked me in the eye and reassured me, of the love - the strength. And I allowed myself to tell you all, to open up the windows and let the light flow into the dark corner I was hiding in. I could have stayed cuddled up with my worry and fear, holding tight on the hand of doubt. Instead, you held me and wiped away the tears. you stayed close, and you helped me get back up. Against all odds, I found a place where I felt safe enough to be free, to be messy, to be honest. All of my gratitude, for the persistence and patience x