You

I've ached to be rid of you I've longed every day I've been fighting since I can remember I've been pushing you away You made me think that you were me And everything you said was true I didn't know I had a voice You made me believe that I was you You made me think that I was nothing You mired me in my shame You told me I wasn't worthy And you gave me all the blame My best was never good enough Why would I even try? Noone was going to love me And my worthlessness was why You've stripped me of my dignity You've taken me so low Endlessly questioning who I am And still I do not truly know But now I'm beginning to see you For all that you are I now accept you being here Because you are my scar You represent my healing My growth, my peace, my call I know you will still keep talking But your voice will now be small