The Victim No More

The Victim No More

38 years of life.

I have known nothing but abuse, pain, and suffering.

Just when I think I'm about to claim victory over my demons...

Reality sets in and I'm knocked back into despair.

I have cried and I have fought...

I have cursed their names and vowed revenge.

Yet...

I've never run away.

I've never given up.

I am not ready to admit defeat.

Because despite everything I've been through...

I AM STILL STANDING.

They've tried to bring me down...

They've tried to keep me down...

They've all failed.

Why do I still fight after all this time?

Simple.

I've got something to prove.

Not to them or to anyone else...

But to myself.

I need to win.

I have to win.

I have to prove to myself that I'm better than they are...

Better than they ever were...

And better than they ever will be.

It's about pride.

It's about victory.

It's about the ultimate revenge.

Being the one who stands up and proclaims...

"This is who I am...the victim no more."