WARNING: This piece contains descriptions of sexual abuse.

Father, you took my innocence away

Stole my childhood, left scars that stay

You broke my trust, you shattered my heart

Took my virginity, tore us apart

Your actions were wrong, your love was a lie

You took advantage, you watched me cry

But I won’t be silenced, I won’t hide

I’ll speak my truth, I’ll take back my life

Memories of that night still haunt me

Flashbacks of your face, your hands on me

I tried to forget, but I couldn’t erase

The pain you inflicted, the shame you placed

You were supposed to protect me, to keep me safe

But instead you hurt me, you made me feel ashamed

I thought I was to blame, that I was wrong

But now I know the truth, and I’m standing strong

I’ll rise above this, I’ll heal and I’ll grow

I’ll find my voice, I’ll let my story show

That even in darkness, there’s hope and light

And I’ll shine so bright, I’ll make it through the night