The Key To Happy by Valerie Parente

I didn’t get better because I got to love you
I got to love you because I got better.

I didn’t heal for you
I healed for me
and that is why
I am finally free
to truly enjoy
another being
without depending
on them for healing.

This is the honest truth
this is the real key
accept yourself
then enjoy company.

– Valerie Parente (7-6-2021)