This misfortune, turmoil, and depression 

Created such a strong beautiful woman

From the thoughts of wanting to die every day 

Thinking she’s not good enough, not smart, not pretty, 

and told by her mother that she is a disappointment

But she powers through it

Tells everyone how beautiful they are

But still doesn’t see the beauty inside herself

Everyone around her cares for her as a lion cares for her cub

She’s special, important, and has every reason to live

She’s loved by each and everyone one of her new family who took her in 

They hope she can find their beaming light of love in the maze of depression she’s lost in.