After so many years of seeing the horror, shock, and fear
Hearing anger, threats, disgust and disdain
The reactions of others made it seem quite clear
That I was completely alone in the form taken by my pain.
The isolation grew stronger each day
The message that I was different filled me with shame.
It increased my belief that there were sins for which I must
pay
And that for my suffering, I had only myself to blame.
The pain clouded my vision, and kept the knowledge from changing
But finally one day I was able to see
That the message was false, my beliefs were rearranging
I was not fully alone, there were others like me.
What I never dared hope for I now see is true
Other people share the feelings I once thought were unique to
me.
Less ashamed, I am able to take a brighter view
And allow myself to start to feel worthy and free.