The chains of guilt and humiliation held her down.

The weight was like nothing shes ever felt before.

One by one a piece of the chains came off.

With every piece no matter how small she started to feel more like her.

The chains were wrapped around her throat, ankles, and hands.

The chain had come off her throat and she could breathe the life in the air.

The chains were off and the scars of guilt and humiliation were still there.

As a reminder.

She is more herself now that the weight is gone.

Still her past will linger with her.

Forever.