Be Brave

You took away my voice

You took away my mental well being

You took away what should have been a new beginning

You took away a safe home environment

You took away more things than I dare count

You instilled fear

You forced me to walk on eggshells

You retaliate if I fight back

But I’m turning the tables

I’m taking my voice back

I’m starting to stand up for myself

I’m doing it behind your back

Because I know full well that if I do it with you watching, you’ll dig in your heels even more

One step at a time

One breath at a time

One moment at a time

I am facing the fear that you leave with your presence, your very existence

It’s time to be brave