This is for you

I come from a difficult past

With a complicated story

That I told anyone who had time to listen

I borrowed pity and made it my best friend

I wanted attention for all the things that were so “terrible”

And guilt for all those who could not make it better.

But with you, things were different

I wanted you to get know the people I loved to hate

I wanted you to understand where I came from

If it was not for you

I do not think I’d ever grown up

I do not think that my life would be the same.

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Know your inner self

You have become my biggest inspiration

Teaching me that my past does not define me

But builds character

That I do not need to pity my situation

But embrace how it made me unique.

So do not ever think I’d leave

I learn something from you every day

I continue to improve my life

Every second you’re a part of it.