Some things, only God can forgive

30 Song Post Challenge- #17: A Song you Hear Often on the Radio: "Praying" by Kesha

Let me preface this by saying, I am not a fan of Kesha, or Ke$ha. I didn't like any of the dancy bits she put out when she was going through all her terrible management, and I am not a huge fan of her un-autotuned voice in her recent this-is-me-take-me-as-I-am phase. But kudos to her for standing up to her abusers and having the courage to be authentic. I hope she has the similar success of Demi Lovato and finds an audience beyond the drunk girls dancing crowd.

Well, you almost had me fooled
Told me that I was nothing without you
Oh, but after everything you've done
I can thank you for how strong I have become

'Cause you brought the flames and you put me through hell
I had to learn how to fight for myself
And we both know all the truth I could tell
I'll just say this is "I wish you farewell"

I hope you're somewhere prayin', prayin'
I hope your soul is changin', changin'
I hope you find your peace
Falling on your knees, prayin'

I'm proud of who I am
No more monsters, I can breathe again
And you said that I was done
Well, you were wrong and now the best is yet to come
'Cause I can make it on my own, oh
And I don't need you, I found a strength I've never known
I'll bring thunder, I'll bring rain, oh
When I'm finished, they won't even know your name

Ah sometimes, I pray for you at night, oh
Someday, maybe you'll see the light
Whoa oh oh oh, some say, in life, you're gonna get what you give
But some things only God can forgive

I gotta tell ya...i heard this song, and it ripped my guts out. It hit me the way that "Til it Happens to You" by Lady Gaga hit me. Truly, until it happens to you, you will never know how much being sexually assaulted ruins a life. Mine happened when I was too young to know any better and then again when I was old enough to know better, but to young to know he importance of reporting it. Speaking up. Shedding light on the monsters that feel justified in stealing the innocence of those around them for their own pleasure and gain. I've since learned how to find worth within my self and not to accept being treated as less than by anybody. But my daughter hasn't. I've instilled all the right values in her, but those lessons have never been tested. We've done our very best to protect her from becoming a statistic, another girl/child/person abused, another soul damaged. bu t at 14, I can't help but think, it could be any day now. It could be any day now that some teacher, some "friend", some friend's father or brother, some stranger even, will cross the line. Will take advantage. Will change her...forever. And if/when that day happens, I hope she can break free, break though, and find strength in being a survivor. But honestly, I hope she never relates to this song as intensely as I do. I'm praying...