Alone with my thoughts, I ponder the world,

I ask myself, “What is the meaning of all this?”

Fearful of taking the next step;

The past is something that I am not going to miss.

So much pain and suffering, I leave behind.

On the road to the healing that I seek.

To challenge the lies that I grew up with;

To challenge the lie that I am worthless and weak.

I am a fighter, not a coward.

I am a survivor, not a victim.

I will stand up and fight this war I’m in,

I am fighting and believing in my own wisdom.

Even if the road is treacherous and steep,

I will keep climbing until I reach the top.

I will not give up without a fight.

I will not fail, I will not stop.