Wake Up Call

From sheltered halls to the open sky,

Found my strength, I gotta try.

This is my story, my fight, my truth,

Rising from ashes, reclaiming my youth.

Born behind closed doors, safe in a bubble,

Living in shadows, feeling so subtle.

At eighteen, my world turned around,

A miracle arrived, my girl Alexis found.

Followed by twins, Hadley and Hazel,

Life was perfect, heart so gentle.

But pain crept in, a loss so deep,

Mom's passing made my soul weep.

Now I’m stronger, I’m alive,

Breaking free and I will thrive.

From darkness into light I stride,

Glowing, shining, a badass bride.

Met someone who led me astray,

Fell into shadows, lost my way.

Heroin, fentanyl, and meth,

Drowning in a storm I couldn’t deft.

Homeless nights, wandering alone,

Fighting demons I’d never known.

Overdose on her anniversary,

A wake-up call, I saw the key.

Rehab’s door, I walked on through,

Cleaning scars and starting anew.

Now I’m stronger, I’m alive,

Breaking free and I will thrive.

From darkness into light I stride,

Glowing, shining, a badass bride.

Mental battles, anxiety’s grip,

Depression’s shadow’s on my ship.

But I’m fighting, I won’t quit,

Rebuilding pieces, bit by bit.

Strong and fierce, I claim my way,

A queen reborn, I’m here to stay.

Sheltered no more, I found my voice,

Made my choice, I made my noise.

Living, loving, fading fears,

Standing tall after all these years.