This poem by Mathew V. is a powerful testament to the resilience found in faith, community, and recovery. It speaks to the battles of depression, anxiety, and addiction. But more importantly, it celebrates the strength to rise again, anchored in Jesus, and supported by a united alum group walking the path of healing together.
Yo, I’m fighting battles deep inside,
I’m trapped in my mind, nowhere to hide.
The weight of the world, yeah, it’s pulling me down,
In the silence of the night, I’m lost, I drown.
Depression’s a storm that clouds up my view,
Anxiety’s a thief that’s stealing my truth.
I’m praying for peace, but it’s hard to find,
Trying to heal when I’m stuck in my mind.
I know I’m not alone, but it feels that way,
Like I’m walking through darkness, day after day.
But I remember the cross, I remember the grace,
And I find strength in His holy embrace.
I got anxiety, but I’m not giving in,
I got depression, but I’m trusting Him.
I’ll rise again, through the pain and the fear,
With Jesus beside me, I know He’s near.
He’s my refuge, my light in the night,
I’m battling, but I know He’ll make it right.
Lord, I’m crying out, but I don’t know what to say,
I’m stuck in the struggle, but I’m praying every day.
Jesus, take the weight that’s breaking my soul,
Lift me from this darkness, make me whole.
I remember the words, “Come, I will heal,”
But it’s hard to trust when the pain feels real.
But I know you’re my Shepherd, you carry the load,
Even in the valley, I’m not walking alone.
Saints in the heavens, they’re rooting for me,
I can feel the prayers, I can feel them set me free.
I’m not perfect, I’m human, I’m flawed,
But through my suffering, I’m drawing closer to God.
I got anxiety, but I’m not giving in,
I got depression, but I’m trusting Him.
I’ll rise again, through the pain and the fear,
With Jesus beside me, I know He’s near.
He’s my refuge, my light in the night,
I’m battling, but I know He’ll make it right.
He’s my peace when the storm gets loud,
He’s my strength when I’m feeling down.
I don’t have to carry this on my own,
With Jesus, I’ll find my way home.
Through the highs and the lows, He’s by my side,
I’m walking with Him, I’m learning to ride.
In His love, I’m starting to grow,
I’m healing, I’m trusting, I’m letting it go.
I got anxiety, but I’m not giving in,
I got depression, but I’m trusting Him.
I’ll rise again, through the pain and the fear,
With Jesus beside me, I know He’s near.
He’s my refuge, my light in the night,
I’m battling, but I know He’ll make it right.
So when the storm’s heavy, and the night’s too long,
Just know you’re not alone, keep holding on strong.
Through the struggle, through the fight,
You’ve got the love of Jesus to shine in your life.
Let His light in, let His peace flow,
Recovery starts with Him, and that’s how we grow.
I’ve walked a road where the shadows would linger,
Where the weight of the world pressed down on my fingers.
Felt like I was sinking, drowning in despair,
Caught in the grip of depression, gasping for air.
Anxiety whispered lies, pulling at my soul,
Telling me I’m broken, I’ll never be whole.
Addiction’s a battle, a fight every day,
Trying to break free but I kept losing my way.
But there’s a truth I’ve learned, a fire in the night,
We don’t walk alone in this struggle, this fight.
In the alumni group, I found strength in the shared,
A community rising, knowing we’ve all been there.
We’ve seen the darkness, felt the pain of the fall,
But we stand together, stronger than before, standing tall.
The chains of addiction, the weight of the mind,
They may try to break us, but they’ll never define.
We’re rising together, through the storm and the strain,
We’re breaking the silence, we’re healing the pain.
Depression, anxiety, addiction, they don’t own us,
We’re lifting each other, rising above the fuss.
From the ashes we rise, from the depths we climb,
Together, we heal, we’re taking back our time.
Yeah, we’ve stumbled, we’ve fallen, but we’re not defined
By the scars or the struggles left behind.
It’s in the recovery, in the courage to fight,
It’s in the love we give, the faith we ignite.
The journey’s long, but we’re not alone,
We’ve built a family from seeds we’ve sown.
Through the darkest nights and the hardest days,
We’ve found a way out, we’ve found a way to pray.
Our struggles don’t vanish, but we don’t let them win,
We lean on each other, find healing within.
The alumni group is more than just a name,
It’s a lifeline, a bond, a beacon, a flame.
Each step we take is a victory won,
We’re not just surviving, we’re becoming one.
From brokenness to wholeness, from dark to light,
We’re lifting each other out of the fight.
We’ve got the power, the strength, the voice,
We’ve made the choice to rise, to rejoice.
And together, we’ll keep on rising above,
Living with faith, living with love.
We’re rising together, through the storm and the strain,
We’re breaking the silence, we’re healing the pain.
Depression, anxiety, addiction, they don’t own us,
We’re lifting each other, rising above the fuss.
From the ashes we rise, from the depths we climb,
Together, we heal, we’re taking back our time.