Growth,
When I was young,
I thought of myself
as unworthy.
Today, I know I am worthy.
Coming from where I’m from
will make you feel
unwanted, but today I know
I’m wanted.
Growing up, I didn’t know
what true love was until God
blessed me with five beautiful children.
When I was young,
I didn’t understand the life I was
used to wasn’t really
a life.
I’m no longer depressed, have anxiety,
unloved, unwanted,
and I’m no longer
mentally imprisoned.
I’m free.
Even though I’m wearing orange,
I have faith in God.
I’m loved.
I’m wanted.
I’m worthy.
I have grown.
I am truly happy.
Coming to prison has changed me
into a better person,
Mother
Daughter
Sister
Aunt
Friend
I have an amazing relationship with God.
Prison has shown me
that even though I’m currently
behind a fence,
that doesn’t mean I can’t change
the person I once was.
Man labeled me one way, but God
labeled growth.
I view myself and my life differently
than what I used to.
Now all I see is growth.