Finding My Voice

Roadblock

Hard stop

Detour…

NO MORE

Letting others break me, and take from me, without giving back anything.

I cannot believe I kept silent all these years; the only thing speaking was my tears.

Why could I not get the words out?

Something kept stopping me, I could not even shout.

Demons

Insecurities

Self-loathing…

EXPLODING

Out of my shell and ready to raise hell.

Who was this person that was around for so long?

I don’t even recognize her; the memory is foggy.

I will not turn back or go astray; I am confident in who I am.

So why go away?

Enjoy the next chapter in my life, for I have dealt with too much strife.

I plan to live my life and live it to the fullest. The years ahead will be my best!

Shanti Marie