Chapter 86: a needle's promise

a journey in my own skinWords: 766

Every week, I face the sting,

A quiet ritual, a small, sharp thing.

A little pinch, a moment's burn,

But each shot reminds me, I'll never turn.

It's not just medicine in my veins,

It's strength, it's hope, it's breaking chains.

Each drop, a promise to be who I am,

A commitment to myself, to understand.

The world may ask why I endure this pain,

But they don't know the power in my veins.

For every needle, every little scar,

Brings me closer to who I truly are.

It's not easy, it's not always kind,

But I'm not afraid to leave the past behind.

With every shot, with every rise,

I become more me, shedding disguise.

I'll give myself this gift each day,

Until I've found my rightful way.

For it's not just a shot in the skin,

It's the fuel that lets my journey begin.