Overcoming my past, what i realized

You know what it's been just over six months nearly since I was lucky enough to escape from an abusive relationship and i'm finally back up on my feet, for the first time i feel happy without being afraid of what could be lurking in the shadows, I will never forget what I went through or the pain and I know I have to live with that but i finally found the strength to take back my life, I'm no longer afraid to be who I am, to be in charge of my life without the fear of being hurt, I no longer have to hide the bruises or pretend I'm fine because now I'm no longer pretending, I now know I'll be ok and that the memories hurt and have scarred me but now I don't believe anything you said about me because truthfully I don't need to be normal, I like videogames, I love adventures, traveling, art, writing and you can't stop me...For I have thee strength to overcome my past and no longer feel so alone, empty or dead inside and that I'm not the one that needs to change who I am because I did nothing wrong except love you.