I stand here in the shadows of my past, My childhood filled with pain, my future uncertain, My heart aching for a life that could have been.
I feel the weight of my trauma, The memories of abuse that I can’t erase, The fear and pain that linger like a cloud over my head.
I know I must keep moving forward, Though I fear I may never be free, I must find a way to put the past behind me.
I must find the courage to face my demons, To confront the darkness and the pain, To accept that it was not my fault and that I cannot change what happened.
I must learn to forgive, To accept that I cannot control the past, And to find a way to heal my broken heart.
I must find a way to move on, To find a way to be free, To find a way to live a life without fear and pain.
I must learn to trust again, To open my heart to love and joy, To find a way to live in the present and let go of the past.
I must find a way to cope, To find the strength to keep going, To find a way to manage my PTSD and live a life of peace.
I must remember that I am strong, That I have the power to make my own choices, And that I can create a new life for myself, full of hope and love.