"The Beauty of Repair"

"A Message to Those Who've Endured Trauma"

It's not your fault, survivor, that life's stormy sea

Crashed down on you, with waves of pain and misery

Not your fault that parents' struggles left you adrift

Without a lifeline, struggling to find your grip

Not your fault when predators lurked in the night

Preying on your innocence, leaving scars that still ignite

Like the touch that was meant to harm, not to heal

Or the words that cut deep, making your soul feel

Not your fault when love turned toxic, a poisonous snare

Leaving you trapped, gasping for air, with no escape to share

Like the fists that hit, the bruises that remained

Or the gaslighting that made you question your own sanity's frame

Not your fault when partners' lies and deceit

Left you shattered, a puzzle with pieces hard to repeat

Like the manipulation that made you feel so small

Or the emotional blackmail that made you feel so trapped in it all

Not your fault when life's weight crushed you to the ground

Leaving you to rise, again and again, without a sound

Like the neglect that left you feeling so alone

Or the bullying that made you feel like you were less than a stone

Not your fault when childhood memories still haunt

Traumatic experiences that left you feeling taunted

By the hands of those who should have protected you

Leaving you confused, with a childhood stolen from you

Not your fault when sexual abuse left you unsure

About the meaning of touch, and what love is for

When boundaries were crossed, and your body was violated

Leaving you with shame, and a heart that's still hesitated

Not your fault when you didn't heal, and let love turn cold

And allowed an abusive partner, back into your life to hold

Manipulation, physical and emotional abuse, again

A cycle repeated, a pain that wouldn't end

And not your fault, when your children witnessed the pain

Exposed to the same trauma, that you tried to escape in vain

The generational curse, of a childhood lost

A cycle of hurt, that you couldn't forestall

Remember, healing is possible, it's true

Take your time, survivor, and let your heart renew

Healing is like antibiotics, it takes time to work

Don't pick at the scars, or reopen old wounds, let it heal, don't disrupt

Everyone heals at different rates, don't compare your pace

Focus on your journey, and let your heart find its space

To heal, to mend, to recover, to renew

And know that you deserve love, peace, and a life that's brand new

You are strong, resilient, and capable too

Your worth and value come from within, shining bright and true

So hold on to hope, and never let go

You are not alone!! #NotAlone

Just as antibiotics need time to clear the infection

Your heart needs time to repair, to find its perfection

Don't rush the process!

#HealYourself

#ForgiveYourself

#LoveYourself

[[I dedicate this poem to my Mama]]