fear

pain

anger

creating a loneliness inside

our emotions belong to us

yet no one is excluded from these burdens

in this we are not alone

without a release we lay trapped

feel them all

express them

allow for tears

there may be many

salt stained cheeks can also cleanse the soul

its okay to scream

laughter and warmth will also arrive

keep going

and learning will follow

be courageous

you are strong

we all get broken

inside and out our scars tell the story

healing is a journey

in its end is always a new beginning