For many years I lived alone inside an empty shell

Invaded by cruel predators that put my soul in hell

Then when I grew, I placed a very large sign on my back

It told of all my weaknesses and everything I lack

 To keep my heart from death; only survival was to numb

That only made me hate myself; as guilty as the scum

Before those feelings kept inside, were only meant for me

Open wounds that now are healed, as Jesus set me free

Those who held their pain inside, for fear of their soul's theft

Would understand the need to show, love in the time that's left

I've bottled up such love and joy; it's fighting to get out

It needs a bigger voice; much more appropriate to shout

Now when the day is over, I barely see where I came from 

 I look myself straight in the eye; praise God who I've become

My life that serves much purpose now, no longer is a sham 

Because I'm proud to show the world, the woman that I am