Positive Attitude to Fight Back With

my whole life
i've been surviving depression 
surviving abuse
surviving in this world 
that has made me at times feel
more isolated
than connected to others
i know i'm damaged
but i have done my best
to heal my wounds
i don't live in the past
but my past
shadows me
in my present relationships
everyday i fight this
everyday i accept
me for me
and give those that i love
my best
i know i'm imperfect 
but it hasn't stopped me
if anything
it's made me more determined 
to fight back
with a positive attitude
and to love those
who hurt
like i do