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"Because I Love You"


Because I love you

     I will not apologize for something I have not done.

          I am not weak.

Because I love you

     I will not pretend to believe in something that I am against.

          I am not a liar.

Because I love you

     I will not let you take actions that will hurt you.

          I am not an enabler.

Because I love you

     I will respect my body and mind.

          I am not vulnerable.

Because I love you

     I will always be devoted to you and you only.

          I am not a traitor.

Because I love you

     I will always support and encourage you.

          I am not a controller.

Because I love you

     I will give you my whole heart.

          I am not stingy.

Because I love you

     I will never change who I am for you.

          That is not the person you fell in love with.

          

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