Anxiety
Who is my mentor?
Who helped me make it through?
Ironically, you.
You caused my pain.
You caused my sorrow.
But you also led me to tomorrow.
When I felt alone and broken
When I felt accomplished and satisfied
You were right there by my side.
Why didn’t you just leave me alone?
Why didn’t you just let me feel at ease?
To “help me grow” you’d tease
It used to piss me off
It used to make me cry
But I’m done asking why
I now see the lessons you’ve taught me
I now see the comfort you’ve brought me
And although I never would’ve asked for this,
And although I often felt remiss,
You’ve made me stronger
You’ve empowered me
Helped me become all that I can be
I never asked for medication
I never asked for you
But somehow, we’ve made it through.