You perceived my kindness as weakness.
Now my strength is perceived as selfish.

You perceived my silence as compliance.
Now my voice is perceived as vile.

You perceive my friendliness as reconciliation.
Now my explanations are perceived as lies.

You perceived my actions as needy.
Now my actions are perceived as self-centered.

You perceived my love as a reason to control.
Now my control is perceived as heartless.

I worry about others too much.
I care about what others think too much.
I want good things to happen to everyone.
I want to be happy.
I want others to be happy.

I am strong.
I am kind.
I am friendly.
I am loved.

Your perception is wrong, I am the same person.
I have found my voice, I will now be heard.

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