everyday that i can make it through without asking you questions
convincing myself that i am ok and i don't need your validation
everyday that i can survive without your explicit assurance or approval
is another victory

but you don't know how hard these victories are to come by
or how many girls i see winning medals like they're loaves of bread they've snatched off the shelves

you don't know how much this is fucked up
because you're a victor yourself

aren't you