Young woman hugging a child on cracked stone path surrounded by dark, menacing shards

Trust Issues

Safe is only a feeling, not a reality.

Are these just the thoughts of a hella anxious girl?

Or the ramblings of a trauma bound woman?

We precieve safe.

What defines it?

One foot in front of the next.

Swing your head back around your neck.

Check surroundings.

Scan hiding spots.

Seemingly a “safe” & pleasent space.

Wave at your neighbors.

Dangers lie behind smiles.

Hurt can happen with a mistep.

Girl remains.

Now a woman.

Trust no one.

by Ali May

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