She finally allowed the voice of Pain
To speak.
She listened for once.
Pain had been trying to speak to her…
To find its way out of her…
But Pain had been hushed by Fear.
Fear had told her…you can’t handle Pain.
You must silence it.
Any way that you can…silence Pain.
Pain will destroy you.
But Pain whispered…
“I want to heal you
But Fear won’t let me…
Fear has silenced me…
Told lies about me…
So I haven’t been able to leave you.
I want to leave you so this place
Where I’ve been
Can heal.
Listen to what I have to say…
Because I want you to let me go.
I’ve been with you for too long.
I never meant to stay this long…
Just long enough to teach you.
To strengthen you.
It’s time to silence Fear, beloved…
So I can heal you.
But I need you to sit with me
Before I leave.
I know you avoid me
Because you’re afraid to hurt…
But I need you
To not avoid me this time.
Don’t be afraid of me, because sitting with me, Pain…
It will make you stronger.
Fear said I would kill you,
But Fear is the one killing you-
Paralyzing you.
Sit with me
Trust me-
You’re stronger than you think,
Despite what Fear has told you.
And the scar that stays in my place
Will show how you’ve survived.
It will remind you that you’ve healed.
It’s time now to silence Fear, beloved-
It’s time to let me go
And heal.