They took my innocence at such a young age that I dreamed of climbing an apple tree and live like the squirrels.
They took my safety at such a young age that I wanted to live alone by a lake surrounded by cliffs so no one could find me, ever!
They took my choice to have my own interests at such a young age that I cringed when it came time for learning.
They took my esteem and infused it with shame, humiliation, and embarrassment at such a young age that I wanted to become, and often felt invisible.
They took all those innate things away at such a young age that my ability to have trust, faith, security, self-esteem, hope or “person-ness” was stripped away.
Until it wasn’t!
Now “They” don’t have power over me.
Yes, there are effects from the trauma, but I prevail.
I no longer dream of living like a squirrel hidden high in a tree.
I’m open and free, dreaming of the turquoise sea
wave after gentle wave rocking me to sleep.
The more I heal the happier I am.
And when I lose my footing and start to fall
I reach out and grip the strong hands
of the many who share their strength and love
with a “chin-up girlfriend, we’ll get through this!”
I believe it, I trust it, yes, trust.
My person-ness is in tack
never to be stripped away again.
“They” took me away, I took me back
and when I nod good-night to the stars
and wake to the brand new day
I look at my hands, unchained
and know that I have prevailed.
©Alexis Rose, Image source Pixabay
Thank you for reading my books: If I Could Tell You How It Feels, and Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
Thank You! 💕😊
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Brilliant..im starting to believe in trust again too. Emowering
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Alexis, I am sorry that I am a little behind! I am at a lose for words. I felt every single word deep within my heart and soul.There was so much strength and courage between the lines and I thank you for sharing!
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Thank You!!
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Yes.
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Very happy here. Thank you.
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Thank you, Drew. Every now and then, I’ll let myself be vulnerable. Thank you for your support and feedback. I hope you are finding happiness in your new home. ❤️❤️
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Inspiring and empowering. A piece that must inspire others to keep fighting and overcome all odds. Your writing just keeps getting better and better. I feel as you are reaching deep inside and sharing the love and scars inside your heart.
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Thank you! ❤️
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Gorgeous. ❤
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Thank You!!! ❤️🙏🏼❤️
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This brought tears to eyes. This is so encouraging. Thank you for sharing this.
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🙏😊💕.
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I always appreciate your insight. 😊❤️
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Thank You! Hugs and high fives right back! 🙌🏽❤️😊
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““They” took me away, I took me back…” This hit my soul, sister. *hugs* and high-fives, ♥.n
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Thank You, Nicole ❤️
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Reblogged this on Art by Nicole Corrado.
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We have the tendencies, to believe whatever happened to us when we were younger was our fault, thinking that, had we done something different, then, what happened, might not have happened, but, it isn’t so, and we have to, keep on telling ourselves just that, to carry on, with what’s already happened to us in life, so we will be able to, find the strengths to move on from what’s already happened, that we couldn’t, change at all.
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Thank you, Abhiket 😊
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Wonderful composition. 😊👍
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It is my pleasure to read your posts.
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Thank you Alexis, I appreciate your affirming comment! Have a special week. Xx
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Thank you, as you do as well. I (many of us) have learned so much about bullying because of your brave and informational posts.
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Just the truth Alexis. Your words leave an impression! Xx
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Love you back my dear friend! ❤️❤️
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Thank you, Marie ❤️❤️
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Watch her RISE.
Love you, dear friend.
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Very powerful Alexis, just like you. Xx
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Thank you, Ashley. I appreciate that! ❤️ It’s sometimes on my darkest days that I gain more perspective. It must be my ultimate, “hey wait a minute” and Then I can take a step back and see how far I’ve come.
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Thank You! 💕
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Thank You!
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😊Thank You, Wendi ❤️
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Thank You my dear. ❤️❤️
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You definitely will! ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you 💜 That made me feel lighter.
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You will always prevail with Christ Jesus. He cannot break a promise. Not in His nature. Love is Christ.:)
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You have come such a long way. ❤️
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LOVE the line “I took me back” I let out an internal cheer for you! 🙂
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Beautiful post dear. Love and light to you.
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Omg I can’t wait to feel unchained.
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