Enough Is Enough Poem by Vanessa Alvarez

Enough is enough — I'm drawing the line,
No more excuses, no more decline.
I've carried the weight, I've swallowed the pain,
But now I'm reclaiming my power again.

I've let people hurt me, I've let them betray,
I've begged for their kindness, watched them walk away.
I've tried to be perfect, to earn their respect,
But now I see clearly — it's time to protect.

I won't chase approval, I won't play their game,
I won't dim my light to soften their shame.
Their judgment is theirs, it's not mine to hold,
I'm done being quiet, I'm learning to be bold.

Let them discredit, let them distort,
I'll stand in my truth, I won't cut it short.
I'll speak when I'm hurting, I'll rise when I fall,
I'll love who I am — flaws, heart, and all.

So walk if you must, I won't beg you to stay,
I'm stronger alone than lost in your sway.
I choose my own peace, my voice, and my name—
Enough is enough, and I'm done with the shame.