An Obituary

R.I.P.
Inner Critic
May 30, 1980-August 27, 2010

Dear Inner Critic-

I know we have been together for a long while now, but I've been thinking. I believe deeply in my heart that this 'relationship' we have is no longer a good fit for me anymore. You have been my companion through so many trying times, but, quite honestly, you only made things worse! Although you have been with me the majority of my life, I will no longer tolerate the awful things you say to me. I have believed those lies for far too long and I now choose to think different thoughts. I am coming to see just how beautiful, competent, and sexy (that's right, I said it!) I am. You may have helped motivate me to become, what I thought, was a better person. However, I no longer want to hide behind the veil that you have so painstakingly created for me. I no longer define myself by the thoughts you planted in my mind. I am so much more than what you have been telling me I am. Your words are poison and my antidote is to destroy any remaining memory of you. I know you will try to creep back in my life and I will have safety measures in place.

I have so much more in my life now and it's time for you to move on. For that, I bid you goodbye once and for all. I wish I could say that I am sad to see this relationship end, but I am ready to move on from your grip. You no longer have a place in my life, which is a welcome change.

I love myself more than I have ever loved you...

L