childhood trauma

Grew up in a house full of loud screams, No hugs, just hurt — shattered all my dreams. No dad, just a shadow I never met, Mama raised her hand more than she showed respect. She said I was weak, said I’d never be nothin’, Called me a mistake, every word still cuttin’. I wore bruises like badges, silence like chains, Smilin’ in the mirror but inside was pain. Got bullied at home, couldn’t talk to my friends, Actin’ like it’s cool, just to make the hurt end. But late nights I’d cry, writin' rhymes in my head, Hopin' one day I’d rise instead of beggin’ for bread. (Hook) I’m tryna breathe, in a world full of hate, Tired of runnin' from a past I ain't choose or create. Yeah I’m scarred, but I’m stronger than I seem, Still chasin' peace, still fightin’ for my dream. I’m tryna grow, even when the pain don’t stop, Turn my trauma into power, take it straight to the top. Life tried to break me, but I stayed on my feet, I’m not a victim no more — I’m tryna breathe. (Verse 2) Used to wonder what love even feels like, All I knew was silence and them cold fights. Mama hurtin’ too, but she passed it down, Turned a boy into a ghost just to wear a fake crown. But I ain’t mad, I’m just tryna heal, Talkin' to my younger self, tellin’ him it’s real. You didn’t deserve that, you was just a kid, Now I’m learnin' how to live with the things she did. No more chains, no more blame in my eyes, I’m buildin' from the bottom, let the real me rise. I’ve been broken, but I ain’t done yet, Every step forward is a win, no regret. (Hook) I’m tryna breathe, in a world full of hate, Tired of runnin' from a past I ain't choose or create. Yeah I’m scarred, but I’m stronger than I seem, Still chasin' peace, still fightin’ for my dream. I’m tryna grow, even when the pain don’t stop, Turn my trauma into power, take it straight to the top. Life tried to break me, but I stayed on my feet, I’m not a victim no more — I’m tryna breathe. (Outro – Spoken) To anybody feelin’ like they trapped in the dark… You ain't alone. Your past ain't your prison. Your pain don’t define you. Keep goin’ — just breathe.