I handed over my power let down all defences allowed you to tear down me I permitted the put downs disguised as gentle teasing desire to better me I let you brainwash believing I was a pain the problem insane me I set myself free by taking responsibility for allowing what you did

The climb up the mountain arduous but the view at the top oh so magnificient Shed the old skin like a cat with nine lives embark on the new For a moment you were caged by what you thought was love You strived to please while dying inside not knowing who you were Yet from depths of despair the lost you echo you'll be

See You On The Other Side I don't know if you know this track by David Gray. I told my daughter I'd like this played at my funeral. Hi, I'm Abs, some of the old timers will know me. I used to be on here a lot a few years back, experiencing what you're struggling with now. I wasn't doing too well, so I upped and made a new life for myself in Hong Kong, where I was born but had been away for over 30 years. I left Wiki because I really needed a fresh start. But I've come back to give you a bit of hope. There really is life at the other end. Grit your teeth, keep going and never