Hello, I am a grateful believer in Christ. I celebrate freedom from abuse and still struggle with anxiety and depression. I remember the first time I went to Celebrate Recovery. I had my "face" super-glued on and it was NOT coming off for anyone. Then the second time I went there was a new group started. I hesitated to join because it was definitely outside of my comfort zone. It was a group for women who had been abused. I knew it was where I belonged but I so did not want to, It was there that I discovered the power in two simple words "me too". Whispered or shouted they have the power to heal, to make us feel connected and loved. I love to write, something I inherited from my Dad. I've had this idea rolling around in my head but when I tried to put it into words it just never came out right.But it kept coming back so I knew it was something that was not my idea but the Lord's. So here goes....
The power of "me too"
There is so much power in those 2 simple words
I sit in the darkness
alone with my shame
All my broken pieces lie shattered on the floor
How could anyone ever possibly understand? Accept me?
Self-hatred and loathing is all I can feel
I've shoved it all down so many times
All these secrets inside my mind
Like a box taped shut and shoved in a corner
Left alone so I can pretend that I'm doing fine
But the tape it just doesn't seem to work
The box is starting to come open and a secret slips out
And in that moment a whisper "Me too"
Like a light so tiny but bright
I can see and I'm not alone!
The flood gate is open and I cannot stop
My load has been lightened with the whisper I heard
Maybe I am not so dirty because you look just like me
Together we are stronger and my light comes on
The words echo and I can hear them all
Me, too. Me, too. Me, too. I thought I was the only one.
Now we are many and together feels better than being alone
You see we were never meant to carry this weight alone
He meant for us to love and forgive
My bible tells me this is so
The brightest of all the lights comes from Him
He walked this world but he didn't do it alone
His example for us to follow
He had His disciples and they had Him too
His light will never dim or go out
It can heal any wound
He's waiting to take all the shame away
He has covered it all with the power of His blood
I am clean and whole and walking in His holy light
If you are struggling I strongly encourage to reach out. Find a Celebrate Recovery and get connected. Healing begins with the first step.
me too
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