Standing.

All through my life.

There was never a coach, an opposing player. A fellow student. A boss. A coworker that could bring me to my knees.

I defied them all. No matter the challenge. No matter the betrayal.

Because I did not love them. They were just a part of my life I had to deal with.

The ones who sent me to my knees?

Were those I loved.

And I will never be on my knees again.

I stand.

And that is all there is to it.