My Hope -- A Client's Poem

     Many of Our Hope's clients find it helpful to put their thoughts on paper.  As part of recovery, many find that journaling or writing can help focus the mind and relieve anxiety in addition to being a useful tool in self-discovery.  Recently one of our clients shared a poem about her experience coming into treatment.  She has given permission for us to share it with you.  Enjoy...

My Hope

I walked thru this door

Blackened and blued

My spirit gone

My thoughts subdued

I’ve been beaten down

Broken inside

My heart so empty

Nowhere to hide

This battle is mighty

Powerful and strong

For my disease is with me

Every day all day long

God called my name

He said I’m here

I will help you

Shed your fear

So just take that step

Just walk inside

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So with my head held high

Not hung in shame

 I took that step

Thru that door I came

We welcome you

To a new way to live

Its yours for the taking

This is what we give

So I closed that door

Took a deep breath

This is my life

And I’ll accept your gift

This journey is hard

 The struggle is long

If I’m to win my battle

I must stay strong

So now I’m gaining Faith

And now I have Hope

That I can truly recover

For my life is no joke

                                                                                  --S.P. 2016