In the shadows of my past, I stood alone, A tangled mess of secrets I've never shown, But deep inside, a burning desire arose, To break these chains and let my true self glow. Oh, the struggle to become genuine and true, To rise above the darkness that I once knew, But I won't let it define me, no, I won't hide, For I'm on a journey to find my own light. The world may judge and whisper words unkind, But my spirit's resilient, it won't be confined, Through battles fought and scars upon my soul, I emerge stronger, ready to take control. Oh, the struggle to become genuine and true, To rise above the darkness that I once knew, But I won't let it define me, no, I won't hide, For I'm on a journey to find my own light. I've stumbled, I've fallen, felt lost in the night, But deep within me, there's a flicker, a fight, And as I embrace my flaws and imperfections, I find courage to break free from misconceptions. No longer confined to the shadows of my past, I'm dancing to the beats of my heart so vast, With every step, I'm reclaiming my truth, A genuine human being; my soul's sweetest fruit. Oh, the struggle to become genuine and true, To rise above the darkness that I once knew, But I won't let it define me, no, I won't hide, For I'm on a journey to find my own light. So let your scars be the roadmap to your dreams, Embrace the struggles, let them be your means, To authenticity and a life well-lived, For the darkest pasts can create souls uplifted.