Several years ago, while out dancing with Dick one night, the D.J. played the song, "I Will Survive," by Gloria Gaynor, For some reason, instead of mindlessly gyrating to the beat of the catchy melody like I frequently did when I was caught up in the rhythm, I felt compelled to seriously listen to the words being sung. At that moment it seemed like Gloria was personally reassuring me that I would be okay and that Dick would not succeed in bringing me down, making a nothing out of me or destroying who I am.
Since then, a few of the verses have become my inspiration, motivation and mantra. When things are unbearable, uncomfortable and downright unlivable, they keep me fighting, picking myself up, dusting myself off and believing that much better things are out there waiting for me.
These are the words I live by...
First I was afraid
I was petrified
Kept thinking I could never live
without you by my side
But I spent so many nights
thinking how you did me wrong
I grew strong
I learned how to carry on
and so you're back
from outer space
I just walked in to find you here
with that sad look upon your face
I should have changed my stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I had known for just one second
you'd be back to bother me
Go on now go walk out the door
just turn around now
'cause you're not welcome anymore
weren't you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye
you think I'd crumble
you think I'd lay down and die
Oh no, not I
I will survive
as long as i know how to love
I know I will stay alive
I've got all my life to live
I've got all my love to give
and I'll survive
I will survive
It took all the strength I had
not to fall apart
kept trying hard to mend
the pieces of my broken heart
and I spent oh so many nights
just feeling sorry for myself
I used to cry
Now I hold my head up high
YES... I WILL SURVIVE!!!
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