i was bound to my painful past by an elastic rubber rope.

everytime i tried to walk away from the past i was pulled back to the past by the rope. the farther i walked, the harder it was to take another step, and the stronger i was catapulted back to the past. at the end i always ended up slumping at the foot of the past, exhausted. the world was gloomy as i wallowed in the memories of the past.

i reckon the elastic rubber rope was the hope i had that i thought could salvage the situation i was in. i began to slowly realise it was a false hope. the painful past became much bitter by the day. that gave me more impetus to walk farther from the past. grinding my feet firmly into the ground, i fought the force of the elastic rope inch by inch. but that rope was still there, strapping me tightly.

recently i had a strong boost to walk farther from the painful past. i had enough strength to walk -- nay, run -- farther until the elastic rope reached its crucial breaking point and snapped. i was unleashed! it was a breakthrough.

i am finally free from that elastic rope but not necessariy from the painful past. i can go as far away from it as i wish and i can revisit it anytime i like. the past will always be part of who i am; however, i am no longer bound to it.

to the kindred spirit who appeared out of nowhere, thank you for the inspiration that gave me the boost.