Betrayal

In my opinion, Betrayal, particularly when executed under the guise of empathy and trustworthiness, stands as one of the lowest actions a person can inflict upon another. It reaches into the core of my vulnerability, exploiting the sacred spaces I reluctantly open to those I deem safe. 

To encourage someone who struggles with trust issues to be vulnerable, only to betray them emotionally and physically, repeatedly is a despicable act that leaves scars not easily healed.

To prey upon this fragility, exploiting my yearning for connection, is to sink to the depths of moral bankruptcy. It's an abuse of the compassion and openness that I bravely extended, hoping against hope that this time will be different.

What compounds the malevolence is the audacity to evade accountability for the inflicted damage. To emerge unscathed, still donning the mask of a "good person," showcases a level of deceit that transcends mere betrayal. It is a denial of responsibility, an abandonment of the very principles that define decency and morality. In claiming virtue while perpetuating harm, the betrayer perpetuates a cycle of pain and distrust.

As I navigate the difficult journey of healing, it's essential to remember that true goodness does not manifest in the manipulation of trust or the infliction of harm. It resides in compassion, accountability, and the sincere desire to uplift rather than tear down. 

By breaking free from the clutches of perpetual betrayal, I'm paving the way for a future rich with genuine connections and the promise of a life that transcends the shadows of the past.

❣️🤟🫖 JRT