Damaging love

It is ironic but it does exist.

People that truly, really love you, they don’t want to see you hurt.

And they, unaware of the second order damage, try to convince you that you should not risk yourself to failure and shame.

And out of love you listen to them.

“Yeah, probably you are right. I could get burned.” And you put your wings away.

It takes a lot of effort and candor to be able to tell those you love and love you most: “Thanks, and because I honor your love, I have to do this”.