Holly

I walked through the shadows of the mental abuse

They tried to put stigmas on me, but I refused

I kept my focus, I worked hard for my space

Holding onto the memories of my mother's embrace

I draw from the time that we had, it makes me strong

Taught me how to stand up when everything's wrong

I'm healing the trauma, I'm breaking the chains

I'm taking my power right out of the flames

I declare no weapon formed against me shall prosper

I'm not defined by my past, I'm the author

Defined by the woman I choose to become

A resilient queen stepping into the sun

I am worthy of being chosen intentionally

Loved openly, and respected consistently

Survived all the things that were meant to break me

Yet my heart still knows how to love, completely

My greatest memory is the day you were born

A protective mother weathering every storm

I put my kids first, yeah, I do it every day

For McKee and Camren, for Remmie and Mae

Seeing you happy, smiling and laughing loud

Lifts up my spirit, makes me so proud

I want you to know just how much you mean to me

You're the reason I'm fighting, the reason I'm free

I declare no weapon formed against me shall prosper

I'm not defined by my past, I'm the author

Defined by the woman I choose to become

A resilient queen stepping into the sun

I am worthy of being chosen intentionally

Loved openly, and respected consistently

Survived all the things that were meant to break me

Yet my heart still knows how to love, completely

I don't have to carry everyone's emotions just 'cause I can feel 'em

I've got my own boundaries, and now I'm gonna seal 'em

Don't have to prove my worth through struggle and sacrifice

Or put my happiness last to make everything right

To be a good woman, to be a good mother

I don't have to give up my joy for another

Every tongue that rises in judgment, I condemn

I'm a hopeful warrior, starting over again

I declare no weapon formed against me shall prosper

I'm not defined by my past, I'm the author

Defined by the woman I choose to become

A resilient queen stepping into the sun

I am worthy of being chosen intentionally

Loved openly, and respected consistently

Survived all the things that were meant to break me

Yet my heart still knows how to love, completely

Yeah, this is Holly's time, I'm finally free

The woman I choose to be