I’m the girl you’ve heard about,
Abused
Quiet
Ashamed
I’m the girl you’ve been told to be like,
Strong
Smart
Driven
I’m the girl you didn’t think you knew,
The quiet victim.
I’m the girl that didn’t have a choice,
Or at least it seemed that way.
I’m the girl you’re taught not to be like,
You’re taught to say no
You’re taught to speak up
You’re taught to defend yourself
I’m the girl you thought didn’t take shit from anyone.
I’m the girl you thought would kill anyone that laid a hand on me.
I’m the girl that didn’t have a choice,
Or at least it seemed that way.
I’m the girl you’ve heard about,
Scarred
Beaten down
Afraid
I’m the girl you’ve been told to be like,
Resilient
Brave
Free
I’m the girl you didn’t think you knew,
The strong survivor.