Just because you said so....

Just because you say so.... 

Doesn't mean it is true.

You told me I was unholy

Because of where the inseam was on my clothes

You told me I was dirty

Because I had a crush on someone at 12

You told me I was a whore

Because I kissed someone at 17

You told me I was confused

Because I questioned everything

You told me I was bitter

Because I couldn't forget my traumas

You told me I was a Jezebel

Because my skirt hit my knees

You told me God would punish me

If I didn't bow down in total submission to my pastor, father, and husband 

You told me I would be safe

Because you were my great protector

You told me I would be unloved

If my hymen was broken before my husband touched me

You told me I would not hear from God

If I picked up anything but a Scofield KJV bible

You told me I didn't deserve love, kindness, happiness, or anything good

Because on God gave me those things, and I would only get them if I was in submission to YOU.

But GUESS WHAT. 

I am more than the chains you put me in. 

I am worth so much more than you ever valued me at. 

I was not protected by you. Instead I was so sheltered that I was hurt BECAUSE of you. 

I am loved and deserve this love and kindness I get from those around me--simply because I am human. 

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but your words will never hurt me again. 

Because  just because you said so, did not make it true.