The Middleton

Tell yourself that it's ok
when people shout out the answer before you ask the whole question
when the cashier asks if you want the receipt in the bag but doesn't wait for an answer
when you look at your reflection in the mirror and it shrugs and walks away

Tell yourself that you don't mind
when you're the one that gets cropped out of that facebook picture
when all your hot sauce is gone, but you know you didn't use it
when you have to brush your teeth really hard because you can't afford nice toothpaste

Tell yourself that you'll be fine
when you come in early and leave late, and no one's there to see or appreciate
when your feelings are stains you cannot wash from your sleeves
when someone passes gas in the elevator, pushes all the buttons, then leaves

Tell yourself all of these things
when it's really not ok...
when you really do mind...
when you really won't be fine...

All better. Yes?