Boundaries

Somehow, I’ve learned to close the shutter on people.  
I’ve lived a life where I could hardly ever do it to anyone.  
But people did it to me, and it was so painful.  

I practiced on social media openly.  
At first, I would say that I was going to block someone.  
Sometimes I did after saying it, sometimes I just said so.  

Now, I just quietly close it, the same way most people do.  

By doing it publicly, it’s recorded.  
For those who live their lives closing the shutter naturally, it must seem baffling.  

To those who can’t close it:  
It’s okay to close it.  

Also, everyone has their timing, so when someone offers help, you should take it.  
There often won’t be a next time.  
So, it’s better not to hold out, bear it, and think you’re still okay.  

I’ve come to understand this very well.