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Can’t handle the endless mood swings.

 

Can’t forget the thorns others constantly remind me of.

 

Can’t deal with the current “now.”

 

Can’t manage all the “what-ifs.”

 

Can’t forgive me for being fazed by anything and everything.

 

Can’t forgive me for the mistakes I made years ago.

 

Can’t forgive me for the mistakes I’m going to make in the future.

Can’t forgive me for the mistakes I’m committing at this moment.

 

Can’t forgive me for being scared all the time.

 

Can’t forgive me for driving slowly.

 

Can’t forgive me for letting the other driver pass me on the right, pass me on the left – pass me anyways.

 

Can’t forgive me for living cautiously.

 

Can’t forgive me for being nice.

Can’t forgive me for playing the safe game.

 

Can’t forgive me for having high regard.

 

Can’t forgive me for staying away from risks.

 

Can’t forgive me for not being fearless.

 

Can’t forgive me for being hopeless.

 

Can’t forgive me for feeling lost.

 

Can’t forgive me for swimming in misery.

Can’t forgive me for wanting ease.

 

Can’t forgive me for wishful thinking.

 

Can’t forgive me for underperforming.

 

Can’t forgive me for over-performing.

 

Can’t forgive me for being kind.

 

Can’t forgive me for being fair and prejudiced.

Can’t forgive me for being assertive.

 

Can’t forgive me for being selfish.

 

Can’t forgive me for being altruistic.

 

Can’t forgive me for being early.

 

Can’t forgive me for being brisk.

 

Can’t forgive me for being in pain.

Can’t forgive me for experiencing pleasure – for wanting it.

 

Can’t forgive me for stealing a kiss.

 

Can’t forgive me for enjoying my leisure.

 

Can’t forgive me for seeking glee.

 

Can’t forgive me for being goal-oriented.

Can’t forgive me for being a perfectionist.

 

Can’t forgive me for my imperfections.

 

Can’t forgive me for trying – and failing.

 

Can’t forgive me for succeeding.

 

Can’t forgive me for resting.

 

Can’t forgive me for taking a breather.

Can’t forgive me for being envious.

 

Can’t forgive me for finally settling.

 

Can’t forgive me for being careful.

 

Can’t forgive me for being mistrustful.

 

Can’t forgive me for my nonchalance.

 

Can’t forgive me for caring.

 

Can’t forgive me for being contented.

Can’t forgive me slouching, pouting, or hunching my shoulders.

 

Can’t forgive me for being woke.

 

Can’t forgive me for being idealistic.

 

Can’t forgive me for choosing Team Sanity instead of Team Reality.

 

Can’t forgive me for worrying.

 

Can’t forgive me for living and simply being.

 

Can’t forgive me for being human.

 

Can’t pardon me for my very existence.

 

After three years at Cal, Brianna Brann graduated UC Berkeley in 2020 with a double major in Economics and Media Studies! She is originally from Santa Clarita in Southern California, but she loves the weather, nature, and people in the Bay Area. In addition to her unmatched passion for film and television, she also enjoys visiting the beach, playing with her dog, and hiking outdoors!