coming home

there comes a time 

when we stop fighting to fix

what is not ours to mend

and instead fight for ourselves.

there comes a time 

when we must let go 

and allow everyone to be 

whomever and however they are.

there comes a time 

when we must choose ourselves

and realize we are not broken

we are simply neglected and hurting,

there comes is a time

when we stop trying to be better

for everyone else

and begin being better for ourselves.

there comes a time when the need

for authenticity, simplicity, and truth 

outweigh the need to bow 

to the expectations of others.

there comes a time when we recognize

that our own needs are legitimate,

so we choose to stop hurting others

and we choose to stop hurting ourselves.

there comes a time we understand

that we must confront our fear,

risking all that we've known

and face any consequences that may come.

when this time comes we stand,

facing the unknown to take our first steps 

on the only journey that matters

as we begin walking ourselves home.

for and inspired by Jason 💗