Speaking to My Wounds

I needed words of affirmation. You spoke to my wounds.

I needed to hear “I’m sorry” without excuses. You spoke to my wounds.

I needed to see accountability without projection. You spoke to my wounds.

I needed to see initiative to build safety and trust. You spoke to my wounds.

I needed to be heard without pushing back. You spoke to my wounds.

I needed validation to feel accepted. You spoke to my wounds.

I needed empathy without judgement. You spoke to my wounds.

I needed to hear you. Instead, I experienced defensiveness. You spoke to my wounds.

My internal experiences are no one else’s to bare but my own. What wounds do you carry?