The Worse Is Over

I have been up and down the valley I have been honored and dishonored Good and bad times have been my lot In my search for happiness and fulfillment I have been to hell and back False accusations wet my pillow nightly Isolation was constant companion I was despised and hated When I longed for recognition and love I was brutalized and dehumanized When I searched for empathy and humanity I was object of mockery and disdain When my heart yearned for acceptance and respect I was invited to high society as guest But on each occasion turned Back in disgrace and rejection I have gone round the circle and back And standing tall and victorious For I have conquered all my adversaries The worse is over