Resolving To Move Forward

Joey Montes on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM - Resolving To Move Forward

The realization has dawned that it's time to cease relying on external factors as crutches or excuses, hindering the journey towards becoming who I am meant to be. I recognize that I allowed her to treat and speak to me in ways that were unacceptable and unhealthy. Acknowledging my role in permitting this behavior does not absolve her of responsibility or accountability for her actions, words, and behavior. She remains responsible for those.

However, my tolerance and acceptance of this treatment continued longer than it should have. It was easier to blame only one side, but that simplicity masked a deeper truth: I too held power in allowing it to persist. Today, I choose to let go of these crutches and excuses. I am committed to reclaiming my agency, drawing boundaries, and moving forward in pursuit of the person I am supposed to be.

No more crutches. No more excuses. It’s time to take full responsibility for my journey, learn from the past, and embrace the possibilities of the future.