Nothing remains the same

Alone at last;

Breaking from the stranglehold

Caused by your ceaseless control;

Difficult deed it is

Escaping these pervasive voices,

Fighting the urge to lie down,

Grappling for my truth

Hidden deep under your lies;

Introspection is vitally important,

Judging myself needs to stop,

Knocking myself down as well;

Listening to others' advice 

Makes little sense,

Not when they don't care about me 

Or have my best interest at heart;

Progress keeps happening:

Quitting is not an option

Resilience was acquired during all these abused years;

Self-respect is now starting to bloom

Thanks to unconditional love and

Unrelenting support;

Velvety caresses,

Warm embraces and words,

Xenophile passion...

Your hate will not win.

Zoom out till you're gone. 

***

Your power over me is fading: 

Nothing remains the same;

 I shall overcome!

****

After a very difficult start of the day, we managed to get to my Mom's, and spirits are higher. 

I'm still quite shaken by this morning's experience, but hopefully I'll manage to explain what happened to my child. Why it was so hurtful. 

For now, I'll go play cards! 

Today's prompt was an abecederian. I did it.