My Choice

Fear
Distrust
Guarded
Alert to red flags
 
Lingering fear
Questioning motives  
Prepared for reactions
Depleted self-esteem
 
Persistent self-doubt
Limited trust
Raw emotions 
Intense trepidation
 
Mentally stressed
Emotionally broken
Journey of healing
One chance left
 
Loving a survivor,
not always easy
Requiring resilience
Time and space
 
Patience
Baby steps
Transparency and trust
Respect is key
 
Are you genuine
Emotionally reliable
Are you blinded from reality,
caught up in fantasy
 
My choices,
based on your words
confirmed by your manner
reveal the answer