1) I grew up having to fish for love inbetween couch cussions and the laundry waste basket. I’ve never had enough to spare.

2) I was taught that the cup is half empty, not half full.

3) I never learned to let the scabs heal or to take my hands off the handle when it’s hot.

4) I always knew forever had an expiration date, and that lonliness is the only lover that would stay, like a bad toothache.

5) I grew up inviting bad habits to step on me and grow like ivy until i was more disaster than heartbeat.

6) It’s not my fault i was taught the hurt meant I was alive.

7) I’ve always liked the way bruises look on me.

8) I was taught to bleed long and hard until everything is covered in red and ink stains.

9) I never learned to want the good things.

10) You are soft, and I don’t know how to love gently.

-R.J // Reasons Not to Love Me