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The Essence of My Being

Who I never wanted to be… a cynic, an instigator, an attacker, defeated, afraid, mean, primitive, self-destructive, a terrorist, a killer, a destroyer, brainwashed, a victim, abused, damaged goods, abandoned, disrespected, ashamed, superwoman, an actress, a tragedy, poisoned, neglected, attacked, used, manipulated, a weapon, a recluse, hated, an interpreter, confused, a broken spirit, broken hearted, bitter, a threat. Who I am meant to be… a Child, a Servant, a Mother, a Student, a Teacher, a Provider, a Dragon, a Martial Artist, a Mentor, an Advocate, a Politician, a Lawyer, an Analyst, a Scientist, an Inventor, a Troubleshooter, a Problem Solver, a Fixer, a Creator, a Psychologist, a Theorist, a Linguist, a Warrior, a Poet, a Lover, a Friend, a Daughter, a Sister, a Survivor, a Humanitarian, an Ambassador of World Peace.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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