The Journey

The Journey

I was broken

Angry, bitter, confused, distrustful

I never thought that I would be deceived like that

Lied to, used, taken for granted

I didn’t even trust my own judgment about people

I was lost

Empty, faithless, grieving, hurt

I felt justified in my misery

Why should I forgive those who hurt me so deeply?

How can I forgive?

I was rescued

Innocent, justified, knowledgeable, learned

You showed me that I AM valuable and worthy of love

Taught me how to forgive, that forgiveness frees me

Helped me to believe in me again

I am whole

Mature, new, optimistic, at peace

I can be transparent, and you never judge me

Even at my worst, you see my best

Past hurts and trauma are behind me

Finally comfortable in my own skin

I am home.