I Am Strong

I am strong because I wanted to be.

I made a decision that I wasn't going to accept the least.

I am strong because I was raised by a woman who wasn't.

I looked in the mirror and decided I never wanted to repeat her mistakes.

I am strong because I had to be.

I had people depending on me to give them a better example and liberate them from misery.

I am strong because life gave me wars.

I was dealt experiences that would crush most people but taught me valuable lessons.

I am strong because I chose to teach myself.

I knew that I didn't come equipped for the hand I was given, so I sought to educate myself how to live better and make better choices.

I am strong because I can love freely.

I am still soft at heart and no amount of pain has hardened me.