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Broken Self-esteem (A Poem)

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Shakera Williams, MSW

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I wanted you to tell me I was enough

I wanted you to tell me I was free from the chains of my past

I wanted you to tell me I looked good no matter what I wore

I wanted to look at you in the mirror and feel good about you

I wanted you to help me be confident

I wanted you to allow me to feel whole

Who are you?

My self-esteem

Abuse broke you

I’ve spent many years trying to rebuild you

These are the issues of self-esteem shattered by abuse and trauma

The day I lost you, you were forever tainted by the horrors of my childhood

This is…

Broken self-esteem

Written by: Shakera Williams

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About the author

Shakera has been known to beat all the odds of battling mental health challenges and pursuing her dreams. She is also the author of four books. A memoir of her battle with mental illness titled “The Dealt Hand: The Story of my Battle with mental illness”, The Art of Resilience: Dreaming and Overcoming the Challenges of Life, Resilient Inspired Spiritual Excellence (R.I.S.E.), and her newest book “Hues of Stained Glass: Healing from Broken Pieces”. Shakera’s passion for mental health and women comes from her own experiences and overcoming the barriers and challenges in her own life. Shakera understands that she cannot do anything without her relationship with God His grace and the support of her community.

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