Amanda

You walked through the shadows and fought for the light

Taking it day by day, getting it right

It took so much patience to heal from the past

But you found a smart, caring woman at last

You learned how to laugh when the tears used to fall

Amanda, you stood up and weathered it all

So let the talkers talk, let the whispers fly

You don't need their permission to reach for the sky

It doesn't matter what they think or what they say

You're an amazing, loving person in every way

Hold your head up high, let your true heart show

You're doing just fine, Amanda, and now you know

Now there’s a little one looking up at your face

And you fill up the room with a comforting grace

You stepped into motherhood with your arms open wide

With deep understanding and nothing to hide

You’re helpful and funny, you give what you can

You're living the beautiful life that you planned

So let the talkers talk, let the whispers fly

You don't need their permission to reach for the sky

It doesn't matter what they think or what they say

You're an amazing, loving person in every way

Hold your head up high, let your true heart show

You're doing just fine, Amanda, and now you know

Every step of recovery led to this door

You don't have to carry that weight anymore

The mirror reflects all the battles you've won

And the beautiful work that you've already done

So let the talkers talk, let the whispers fly

You don't need their permission to reach for the sky

It doesn't matter what they think or what they say

You're an amazing, loving person in every way

Hold your head up high, let your true heart show

You're doing just fine, Amanda, and now you know