Self-isolation is a trauma response

But I feel safe

Self-isolation isn’t good for you

But I feel at peace

Self-isolation is lonely

But I don’t waste my energy

Self-isolation isn’t healthy

But I’m recovering

She told me I was too young to be living like this

I was too young to have gone through what I did

I will allow myself to self-isolate right now

It’s what I know how to do

Angelica