There’s a silence that’s starting to happen
One that feels different
A silence where you can sit in peace and actually hear yourself think
Where the background noise intentionally caused by others has taken a temporary hiatus
Background noise that’s meant to disrupt, disregulate and create chaos
Background noise that’s meant to discombobulate, threaten and coerce
Because behavior that is passive aggressive and meant to make you uncomfortable is harder to prove
Where the reason for it is petty
But then the silence hits
Because the passive aggressive behavior has been put on hold
But this time, the silence that follows is different
Because even though behavior can speak for you and be extremely loud without uttering a word
The silence that follows can say just as much
Will it last?
Probably not
For the individuals involved don’t like it when you don’t react to their pettiness
They’re out for blood and insist on taking you out for something they got called out on
Projection may speak for you as you try to place blame on someone else for your actions
But it won’t speak for me
I’ll take the silence and the quiet road
Island of Misfit Mamas 