I Am A Battered Wife

I am a battered wife, my soul is torn and weak

Each breath I take is heavy, each day feels like a week.

I carry scars within me, both physical and mental,

And though I try to hide them, they're there, fundamental.

For years I suffered in silence, believing I was to blame,

My heart was filled with sadness, my life consumed by shame.

I tried to leave so many times, but fear always held me back,

And so I stayed, and suffered, in that never-ending attack.

But slowly, I began to see, that I deserved much more,

That I was worthy of respect and love, that's what I was put here for.

And so I took the leap, I left that place of pain,

And though it's hard to start anew, my heart is light again.

I may have scars and bruises, but my soul is free and strong,

My spirit's been renewed, and I know where I belong.

I am a battered wife, yes, but that does not define me,

For now I am a warrior, my inner light now shining brightly.

And so to all the battered wives out there, know you're not alone,

You have the strength to leave that pain, to make a brand new home.

Believe in yourself, your worth, and your right to be treated kindly,

Let your light shine through the darkness, for you are one of a kind, truly.