Emotions That Kidnap

All of us in this room had hurt and heartache.
Where the struggles overwhelmed us.
Where our troubles piled up to the sky.
Most of us were tormented by morbid thoughts, 
tormented by fears, 
or feeling distraught.

There were moments of darkness.
Moments of hopelessness.

Moments where mixed emotions held our body hostage.
We paid our own ransom and rebuilt our lives.

It took time, patience, uncomfortable change and great effort too.

Look at us now.
The battle scars are healing, 
we feel alive again, and don't mind breathing.

We've learned to cope, learned to break free
All these things lead us to recovery.