I drown in his eyes,
the weight of his words
crushing my heart,
suffocating my spirit.

But I can't let him win.

I won't be reduced
to mere dust in his presence,
a ghost of who I once was.

I will rise,
a wildfire engulfing the darkness,
burning away the doubts,
the insecurities.

My spirit will soar,
a phoenix born from the ashes,
reclaiming my power,
reclaiming my...