My whole life
I’ve been closed.
Lost.
Uncertain.
And confused.
Blanketed by layers.
Hidden from
them all.
My life was different.
What you saw wasn’t me.
A facade.
An illusion.
A blanketed ghost.
But there was no truth
to be found from my layers.
Happy and strong were lies.
Told not only
to you.
But to me
as well.
The real truth
was frightening.
I was alone.
I was a lie.
A sham.
Ready to
crumble and break.
And I did.
I fell hard.
I admitted my lies,
told to myself,
and spoke my truth.
I removed my armor
and was surprised
to find
another layer
underneath.
So I kept on uncovering,
one by one,
until one day I felt lighter.
I spoke my truth.
Each and every word
and experience
that had shamed me,
had become my closest ally.
Pain became beauty.
Weakness became strength.
I am lighter
for I now see the light.
My most shameful layers
have led me to know
that there will never be a time
where I will be alone.
So now you see.
What I have come to find.
There is no shame
in reaching for a hand.
We are meant
to be supported
We are meant
to be loved.
Each of us has our layers
And our stories to tell.
So speak your truth
and don’t ever
shy away.
Author: Melissa fino
Email: [email protected]
Author Bio: Melissa L. Fino is a defiant high school dropout who went on to receive her master’s in social work from the University of Southern California. Melissa applies her life experience with unexpected challenges and numerous insecurities to empower women to let go of the negative in their lives and embrace the positive. Currently, she is the CEO of LoveYourLife Community, a worthiness coach for women, writer, blogger and speaker. Melissa resides in San Diego, but frequents the East Coast to return to her childhood hometown and Portugal, to spend quality time with her mother.
Link to social media or website: http://www.loveyourlifecommunity.com
