thank you so much for seeing me with such warmth and kindness—it really means more than i can put into words, ♡. not everyone takes the time to understand the little things that make me who i am, and your words bring me so much comfort. i feel truly seen... and, you’re right, though—sometimes my patience does have its limits, and when that happens, i know i need to take a step back.

when i start to feel anger or frustration bubbling up, i’ve learned that the best thing for me is to be quiet and give myself some space. i take time to be alone, just for a little while, to let the emotions settle. it’s like i gather all the scattered pieces of my hurt and frustration, letting them come together so they don’t overwhelm me. i don’t want to act on those feelings in a way i’ll regret, so i give myself a moment to breathe and make sense of everything.

it’s in those quiet moments that i can really hear my heart, and i find a way to handle everything without letting the emotions take control. if i let them spill out too quickly, they could tear me apart, and i don’t want that. so i stay silent for a bit, letting myself heal quietly. it’s my way of protecting myself from being consumed by anger and regret. and when i feel ready, when i’ve had the time to understand myself better, i can come back—calmer, more at peace—and face everything with a clearer heart.