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I Am From...

January 5, 2016
By Anonymous

I am from the south-eastern part of China.

I am from a troubled past.

I am from an abusive relationship with self and others.

i am from a precious person who came before me.

I am from a family who has losst loved ones.

I am from a sexually abused past.

I am from a mother who adopted me.

I am from a Christian background.

I am from a loving God who will never betray or forsake me.

I am from an emotionally disturbed history.

I am from a person who is still trying to find her place in life.

I am from an apple seed that has begun to grow.

I am from the work of God.

I am from the image of God who created me to be.

I am from a loving relationship with godmothers and goddaughter.

I am from a knid and compassionate personality.

I am from what is left form abusers and bullies.

I am from a constant battle within.

I am from a broken and wounded heart. 

I am from a person who loves to sing, write, draw, and help others.

I am from a person who puts themself down. 

I am from a person who listen to lies about themself instead of listening to the God who made me in wonder.

I am from a generation who treats others better than themself.

I am from the womb of my mother.

I am from parents who could not afford to take care of me.

I am from a state of denial that my eating disorder and self destructive thoughts and actions would possible take my life.

I am from a family who tried to do what they could to help themselves in life.

I am from tthe Earth and was born into the world of God.

I am from the One, true God who has a purpose and plan for my life.

I am from a depressed, suicidal, and worthless mindset.

I am from a turtle who is making its way to the path of forgiveness.

i am from a distant and quiet social relation with people I do not feel comfortable with.


The author's comments:

I wrote this poem last week at a Cru conference for college aged students.


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