The Silent Partner

Dear Delyara, We haven't spoken in years, but you are still the loudest voice in my head. Every time I try something new, I hear your criticism. Every time I fail, I hear your "I told you so." You are the silent partner in all my mistakes. Tonight, I am firing you. I wrote a formal notice of termination. You no longer have a seat at the table of my mind. I am packing up your opinions and leaving them in the sanctuary's vault. I don't need your approval to be happy, and I certainly don't need your permission to succeed.