Holly Riordan

Holly is the author of Severe(d): A Creepy Poetry Collection.

Screw Forgiveness, Screw Second Chances

When you ask me to forgive someone toxic, someone abusive, someone who has crossed unacceptable lines, it feels like you are making excuses for them. It feels like you are trying to punish me for sticking up for myself. It feels like you are telling me all of the hurtful things they did to me were okay.