Because I love you

Because I love you, my heart skips a beat whenever you’re around.

Your presence brings happiness and joy throughout my body.

Because I love you, I promise to stay alive.

I will no longer threaten to take my own life anymore.

The tears, the pain, and guilt all washes away.

Because I love you, the boxcutter now lives in the garbage.

I no longer harm myself like I used to.

My relapses went from every week to every year.

Because I love you, I am able to love myself.

You have turned my flaws into beauty.

Shown me all the reasons to love myself.

Because I love you, I now know what it feels like to be loved.

Endless laughter filling the empty air, smiles that hurt our faces, inside jokes that never get old.

Because I love you, I can finally be myself.

That shy, reserved me has gone away and a new lively person has awoken.

I no longer have to hide behind a mask, I no longer have to be fake, I no longer am stuck between who I want to be and who I am.

Thanks to you, you’ve shown me who I want to become, who I am becoming, and why self love is important. You’ve taught me all about loyalty and how honesty is key. I’ve learned how to love not only myself, but my other half, my soul mate, and my best friend. I know it’s important to be open, and speak up when I want something. Ever since you’ve walked into my life, you’ve taught me to keep fighting, keep continuing, and to stay alive.

Because I love you, I have gained a best friend for life.