Toxic-> not

I’ve sat here
Growing up
Living in fear
Because of what people said

But as I grew older
I used it to grow
I carried it on my shoulder
Made me into the man I am today

Constantly told
“I hate that you’re right”
Being told to fold
Kept hearing

“You won’t make it on your own”
Yet here I am.
Chasing my dreams on my own
With one friend in my corner

I gave up everyone
Whoever caused heartache
Hardly let in anyone
I talk to 1 person from my home

I constantly get texts
asking for help
From my ex
But I’ve grown tired

I saw a familiar face
walking home from a walk
In a not so familiar place
Didn’t say anything though

I don’t want to talk to them
Not after my failed attempts
To make amends with them
I dont need that