I'm Halfway There.

I'm halfway there,

That's what they said today!

I'm no longer having flashbacks,

Though I still have the occasional

panic-attack!

Still;

After dealing with mental strife,

For most of my life,

I finally feel,

Safe,

Confident,

Content,

Able to reach my dreams.

It wasn't easy getting here,

There were many ups and downs,

Fear,

Anxiety,

Shame,

Guilt,

Depression;

I now have freedom from these things,

And though they do come back sometimes,

I find my coping skills,

And I manage.

I'm halfway there today,

I am on a new journey;

I'm searching for my 'new normal,'

Whatever that may be!

I went through years of stress,

Trauma,

Violence,

Grief,

Depression,

Stress,

Anger,

Fear,

Guilt.

Now;

I'm finally free,

Finding my way,

To whatever brings me joy,

And happiness,

A content life without the sadness.

I'm halfway there, today,

I wonder,

What will my new future bring?