I had a family,
I had my innocence,
I had a life,
I didn't ask for this sentence.

He tricked me,
He used and abused me,
He beat and broke me,
Then He sold me.

Broken and Abused,
Addicted and used,
Beaten and used,
This is my penance.

They found me,
They rescued me,
They took care of me,
They pulled me from my prison within.

You opened your heart and your home
for me to start over from all I’ve known.

You listen as I open up and begin to share,
you help me understand this is not my shame to bear.

You can see the hurt running through my veins,
you patiently teach me how to heal from my pain.

You give me hope when all I feel is frustration,
you lead to the path of restoration.

You stand by me each and every day,
you love and support me along the way.

You are selfless, loving, and dedicated,
you are my hero that’s loved and appreciated.

You opened your heart and your home
for me to be loved and to know I’m never alone.