How did I heal from hurt and abuse?

I processed my feelings through grief.

Bringing unconscious layers to conscious renewed

My heart and my soul and belief

That I have the power to heal what they did

When they took my power away.

I expressed buried feelings, that’s how I got rid

Of my sadness, my shame, and my rage.

When I opened my throat and let my rage out

And let tears flow out of my eyes

Then I began to feel without doubt

My power and strength could arise

Now when I’m faced by one‘s who attack

My throat is now open to speak

I can put up a boundary, get away, or fight back

I’m now the protector I seek.

When I found acceptance through processing grief

I now can speak truth and can see

When I braved my unconscious I found conscious relief

I have healed from abuse, and I’m free❤️