For Those who Quit on Pretending

I wrote these:

At 3:30 a.m.

In the garage, I was quite done with the day. I had put on quite the show - I was sickened.

When I chose myself and walked away instead of giving in to be accepted.

This book is here to bear witness to the version that's done playing small. To the version that finally names the hurt. 

If you're holding these pages, you know. 

You're finally done pretending. 

This is your companion.

Let it hold you when you can't.

In Sacred Service to Your Release,

Shaman A. Graye