Drove you to it.
She taught a class on accountability and the finer points of being expendable.
Experienced, not licensed.
The kids winced and squirmed as her lessons on triviality dripped into their ears.
Everyone go outside for recess and show them that you can do it all on your terms, on your time.
Make it a point to show all the other boys and girls that you aren’t just any co-dependent throwaway.
You matter.
Your thoughts and dreams are valued greatly. You won’t settle for anything less ever again and again and again…
No matter what.
Nah-uh.
Not you.
So don’t bother justifying anything to anyone.
Don’t waste your time, that’s a bad habit of yours.