Each of these people who fail not to hurt us, they anchor a weight onto us that insists us only worthy of hurting. We’d never accept this claim if overt, we’d be vocally defiant actually, but that’s why these little anchors are so perilous. We carry this weight, unbothered, unknowing, like wearing earrings and necklaces every day. It even makes us stronger for a time, as the muscle and sinew in our body grow alongside the added anchors, keeping us just clear to never really take notice....
