Wednesday, December 25, 2013

A letter to a young me

You were born into a love that did not last. Three years later 'he' comes along, 'he' seems nice because 'he' always gave you money, then what seemed nice and shiny became dark and wicked. You watched abuse until it became the norm in your eyes. You watched domination until it was instilled in your bones. You heard belittling until you believed with all of your heart that it was love. You were told you were black and ugly so much that you really believed you were not part of the family because you were dark skinned and everyone else was lightskinned. You were ashamed of your body because it developed quickly so you covered it as you grew into a young woman. You held your head down because it was too heavy to hold up due to the shame, low self esteem and sadness that surrounded your brain. 

Then one day you heard Him say that you were beautiful. You heard Him say that you were priceless and unique. You heard Him say that He was love and He even showed you by cradling you in His arms. You heard Him say that you were  fearfully and wonderfully made. You heard Him say these words...'I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans for a hope and a future.' You heard Him say, ' little one you are My Favorite...I will never leave you nor foresake you.' At that moment you became beautiful, loved, adored, cared for, confident and important...you became a WOMAN! 


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