In the depths of my soul, a war rages on
A constant echo of a past that’s long gone
Memories of pain, of fear and of flight
Haunting me still, like a persistent light
My mind is a maze, a twisted, dark place
Where shadows lurk, and demons roam with ease
Each step I take, a minefield I navigate
Never knowing when the next trigger will detonate
The world outside is loud, a cacophony of sound
But in my head, a deafening silence is found
A silence that screams with every step I take
A reminder of the hell that I’ve had to make
I try to move on, to leave the past behind
But it clings to me like a heavy chain that’s hard to unwind
The weight of it all, a crushing load
A burden that I carry, as I trudge through each day’s toll
Complex PTSD, a demon that I’ve known
A constant companion, forever at my tone
It whispers lies, and fuels my deepest fears
Reminding me of the scars that bring me tears
But still I rise, though wounded and worn
I find solace in the darkness, and learn to be reborn
I face my demons, one by one by one
And slowly but surely, I begin to have some fun
I find my voice, and use it loud and clear
To speak out against the silences that hold me here
I learn to set boundaries, and prioritize my care
And slowly but surely, I start to heal and repair
It’s a journey long, with many twists and turns
But I’m determined to rise above the burns
I’ll face my complex PTSD, head-on and strong
And emerge from the ashes, where I belong.
Therapy Bits 