Fear follows me Nipping at my heels whispering all the reasons to run away and hide

I know you think I don’t know you That the version I see is a lie That you can never change or grow No matter how hard you try

Through all of life’s hardships through loss, pain, and heartbreak Do your best to be your best even when your heart and soul ache

It’s easy to run away It’s hard to stand up and speak Finding shelter feels safer Even when it makes you feel weak

It’s okay to be weak You’re allowed a break Sometimes life is too much to take

Not long ago You were always alone And no matter how you tried Nothing seemed to change that

Your future was bright and shining Your smiles big and beaming But then you messed up and now there’s a voice That keeps yelling and screaming

You see yourself as an empty, black hole as though “monster” is your only role

It’s hard to believe it So much hasn’t gone your way But I know that if you keep trying You are going to be okay

When an old toy breaks Even one I haven’t seen in years it feels like a part of me broke along with it