Abuse touches us all in some way. I dedicate this to everyone who walks with the wound.

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A piece of me has died.

My innocence

It taints me

Right down to my soul

When I see my reflection

A stranger looks back

The world looks different

I can see the evil now

I am forever changed

There is only existing

One footstep and then another

I have no hope

I want to end it

No more pain

But I can't let them win

I have to survive