A person’s past can shape their future.
But, it cannot define who they become.
Everyone will have their battles in life.
I have had mine and guess what? I won.
I can say why me for the millionth time.
But, what happened cannot be undone.
After a while it becomes second nature.
The ache inside dies and becomes numb.
With the bad always comes the good.
I have my strengths and weaknesses.
Trusting someone may not come easy.
I have few friends, many acquaintances.
I have memories, I wish, but cannot erase.
Because of this I learned my boundaries.
Sometimes I feel I shelter myself too much.
But, I know what situations are not for me.
I may have let goals of mine slip away.
I know what it is like to hit rock bottom.
However, my dreams, they still run wild
They are far away, but not forgotten.
I cannot change a person ways.
I just had to learn to keep my distance.
I will always love them unconditionally.
Even when they show me their resistance.
I know I have a long way to go.
But, I have solid ground beneath my feet.
It may take me my entire life to fully heal.
At least, now, I know I will not admit defeat.
