I’m locked up in this mental prison of my own device and I am the only one who has the key to freedom.

I’ve tricked myself to hide the key behind self rejection and denial. Covered under insecurities and suffering.

Lying that I deserve this pain and that I’m worthless. Lying to myself about it all to cover up the inability to see through the fog of anxiety.

No one can set me free. No one sees through the self-deceit, the fake smiles. The mask I use to hide the scars.