You can't break me

Because I'm already broken

I've loved and lost

I've been put down

I've been stepped on

I've been alone

I've been abused

I've raised children

I've buried a child

I know what true heartache is

I know what physical pain is

I know what mental anguish is

I know what empty arms feel like

I know what silent tears are

I know how it feels to lose my mind

I know I will never get over it

You can't break me

Because I'm already broken

--Dawn Stiles