When

When you take a step and realize

All that time..

You were stronger. 

Kinder. 

Smarter. 

More compassionate. 

When you realize you are the good person.  

 Not drowning in misery and lies;

You're free from his chains.

And all the cracks he made in your heart

When he snapped at you for touching his hair. When he mocked other people. 

When he put you down.When he cheated. When he looked at you like an object. 

Seal up. 

That is when you rise from the ashes. 

And nothing hurts anymore.