To be a victim

I decided to write this after a particularly challenging day as a way to try and process and let go of some intense emotions. I am no writer but thought I would try to see if It would help.

I pity the people who think I am a victim 

They see someone who needs sympathy 

and who should be walked upon

I see myself as strong, independent and resilient 

I refuse to let my experiences harden me 

I think it takes more strength to keep my heart open

rather than to remain protected

I wear my heart on my sleeve 

and have a lot of love to give

To be told I am a soft touch

someone to be used

someone to be disgusted 

Despite my self esteem and confidence issues

I still try to love myself and to love others

To be a child of abusive, neglectful alcoholics

a student to be bullied

a partner to be physically, emotionally and sexually abused

a patient to be pressured to show misplaced gratitude for my own life

a mother to be hated for wanting a better life

still I refuse to be hardened

I continue to give my self to family and to others

without expecting anything in return

I am no victim....

I am the strongest person I know.... 

I am still standing

Reviews

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Great strong words for you and for us. Beautiful and bold. Thanks for all puting down.

[Neva4getYourself]

Thank you, that's very kind!