I try hard not to be discouraged, To be sad, or to cry; I try hard not to be downhearted, and here is the reason why.

I have friends who help me when I need to mend and my friends rally around me and help me feel good instead. My friends are wise and full of wisdom when I feel so distant they seem to understand.

When circustances threaten to take command and takes away my peace my friends work hard to help to put me back at ease when I feel downhearted and ill at ease.

When my heart melts within me, and my weakness surrounds me and takes control Lo and behold my friends gather round me and strengthen me to help me take back control, and then I feel that I can go on carrying on being bold.

My friends sooth my heart and soul and help me through wherever I may need to go.

My friends they give me hope and love they also give me strength and they continue to help me mend to stand up for what I beleive in and know.

I refuse to be defeated or quit my friends mean everything to me Yes at times I feel very weary in this ever changing land.

The battles I've had the victories will come with time I'm sure it will help me to be stronger and understand that it can be a cruel and lonely land.

My friends will help me win the race of that I am sure of seeking the Justice I deserve to keep up with my fight that Justice is my right to pursue if only to heal my heart that is broken in two through this evil abuse that I had to endure no choice did I have of that you Nazareth House nuns made sure.