Things I have done wrong:
Lied. Lied to family, friends, boyfriends, therapists. Lied even when I didn’t have to.
Stole. Stole from people, places, and things.
Told other people’s secrets. Since the beginning of telling secrets, I have been sharing them with unintended ears. I can’t help it. To this day, the urge to share information that isn’t mine burns inside of me.
Bit my nails, down to the beds, until they bleed, every, single, day.
Held grudges.
Kept my mouth shut when I should have opened it.
Opened my mouth when I should have shut it.
Laughed at another’s misfortune.
Picked fights.
Things I have done right:
Took little brother out to get frozen yogurt.
Continued to go to therapy.
Watched movies with parents.
Cared deeply about things of varying importance.
Been unafraid.
Picked my battles.
Crocheted yarn turtle for ex-boyfriend.
Told stories well.
Kept promises.
