Because of You

Because of you, I have seen more sorrow than happiness. I have cried more than I've laughed. I have lost more than I've gained. Because of you, I have hurt more than I've helped. I have damaged more than I've repaired. I have let down more than I've built up. Because of you, I have failed more than I've triumphed. I forgot who I was and became someone I hate. I lost sight of the things that were important and neglected my responsibilities. Because of you, I have caused disappointment and doubt. The reflection in the mirror no longer looks the same. I look at myself and feel hatred and disgust. All of these things happened, Because of you! Because of you, I am stronger. I know what it's like to lose everything and everyone I ever loved. My son knows what it's like to live with addiction. Because of you, I have learned to never take things for granted. I have had to look inside myself for the person I used to be. I will know how to help others that have met your demise. Because of you, I will become better, stronger, and wiser than I ever thought possible. All of these things happened, Because of you!