Learning to Live

Chains are growing weaker
I'm no longer such a slave
to the anxiety and fear
that has been my master
for far too many years
I'm starting a rebellion
winning the war
against myself
refusing to be controlled forever
by the demons of my past
each day I'm growing stronger
learning to stand on my own two feet
but also realizing it's okay
to embrace the support
so many people offer me
I'm beginning to understand
that even if I stumble
it doesn't mean I've failed
and reaching out
for your outstretched hand
in reality makes me strong
God strategically placed
each of you
along my lifes path
when the road grows bumpy
and darkness sets in
you are the light
upon which I'll focus my sight
I could shun people
hide away from this world
turn from the individuals
who want to help
but who am I
to refuse to open
the gifts
God has left in my life?
In reality
I am learning
not all people are bad
and family is anyone
who loves and supports you
regardless of your flaws
so I am not as alone
as I once thought I was
my family is expanding each day
slowly they're finding
their way into my heart
and this life is no longer an existance
from which I long to depart