Recovery

I wrote this the night before being discharged from a mental hospital.

Recovery is a tricky process; 
two steps forward, one step back. 
Your mind is constantly waiting for another unwelcome attack.
You will never be 100% better, I fear that is the unfortunate truth;
But this time you control the depression,
instead of it controlling you. 

Each day that you're recovering is a day that you have won. 
Trust me, I know that living with a mental illness is never easy and fun. 

There will be times of relapse, feelings of guilt and pain.
It is all a part of recovery and you don't need to be ashamed. 
The journey through recovery is hard and has twisted and winding roads;
but when it comes to choosing which road, you'll know exactly which way to go. 

You owe it to yourself to recover and see the light, 
to get past the darkness and pain, and see the sun shining bright. 

You deserve to be happy, loved, and kind;
not only to others but to yourself and to be at ease in your mind

Reviews

[MoriartyMesa]

There is a salvation and reality to the revelation you paint. Nice work I shall be on the look out.

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This is awesome a helping write:) Very well said:)

[Crifa]

After reading your other pieces this was a breath of fresh air. Everyone has different fuel to their inner genius and this is yours. Self confidence. Victory. Many write their best when they are in pain, but you write your best as you defeat your. Great poem

[Crifa]

I knew this sounded familiar when reading the submissions in my contest. No doubt this piece will go far.

[Jennifer]

thank you! that means a lot.