Yesterday, I journeyed memory lane and I found I was unashamed as I trailed my past. It was a jagged road of errors and indiscipline. Yet, I walked it unintimidated by the foolishness I once manifested.
Yesterday, I journeyed memory lane and I confronted the decisions I made; many of which can’t be retaken but I divorced all sentiments and acknowledged “I gave my best.”
As I walked through, I reclaimed everything I left behind as I ran into my future. I reclaimed my independence, self-esteem, and power. I walked back and forth and when I was done, I acknowledged myself for all I am; ebony, bright mind, and powerful core.
I feel no desire to go back to my past, feel no shame for giving my all, feel no pain for losing, and hold no hope for coming back. I’m glad to know I didn’t give up.
All that I shared; I keep. I leave nothing of mine behind; not my love, passion, fantasies, dreams… everything. I leave nothing of mine. There’s a collection of all that I am into this one body. I leave nothing of mine behind, therefore, I have no reason to go back, be guilty, wish or wander.
Today, I acknowledge my jagged road of errors and I look forward with my chin up, shoulders squared and back straight. I come into my future now with ease and no baggage.
This was a personal confrontation month’s back and when I was done, these words came pouring out. I hope you will acknowledge your ‘jagged road of errors’ and face your future without guilt, shame or regrets. These pasts belong only in our pasts.
Healing & Harmony to you.
By Liza Chuma Akunyili on .
Exported from Medium on February 2, 2026.
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