I'm still learning To talk about what happened I'm still learning That I went through a trauma I'm still learning That it wasn't my fault I'm still learning That I couldn't have done anything I'm still learning To admit that I'm still broken I'm still learning That it's okay to say it out loud I'm still learning That it wasn't handled right I'm still learning That it still affects me 13 years later I'm still learning That even though they told me I couldn't tell anyone, it's okay for me to tell the people I trust, or whoever the hell I want I'm still learning That I'm strong and brave and loved I'm still learning That I am not damaged goods Just because I'm still learning How to be a person again
I won't say that I already know these things or even that I'm fully convinced. But I will admit that I'm still learning, and that's okay.