Abuse

 Anger is not an excuse.

Boredom is not an excuse.

Loneliness is not an excuse.

Stress is not an excuse.

Generosity is not an excuse.

Humiliation is not an excuse.

Choice is not an excuse.

Frustration is not an excuse.

Bereavement is not an excuse.

Celebration is not an excuse.

Peer pressure is not an excuse.

Depression is not an excuse.

Addiction is not an excuse.

Fear is not an excuse.

Curiosity is not an excuse.

Grief is not an excuse.

Experimenting is not an excuse.

Rejection is not an excuse.

Anxiety is not an excuse.

Recreation is not an excuse.

Reminiscing is not an excuse.

Jealousy is not an excuse.

Betrayal is not an excuse.

Unfaithfulness is not an excuse.

Hurting is not an excuse.

I’ve lied to myself and pretended that all the above are excuses, that they justified foolish choices and stupid mistakes.

I’m stopping lying now, you probably should too.

You are better than that.