Cherophobia

I'd be lying if I said I've never been in this position before
However; to see you in the same boat, it aches me to the core
Frantically running in an attempt to try and hide the fact that you're ill
It takes acceptance to reach the next step to healing

Some take the tools they're given and use what they've learned to weather out the storm
Others bottle up their stress but in due time, their inner light is whisked away
It's easier said than done
Not everything pans out as we hope but I extend my hand

We're growing weaker as we fight continuously with each other and ourselves
Together, we can climb out of this pitfall and finally get help

Will you let this sickness eat away at every fiber of your being or find strength within yourself to untether your mind from harmful routine?
The antidote is in your grasp
It could bring you clarity you thought you lacked

Sculpting your walls and their foundation, the weight of dismay fragments the layers
Watch them plummet before your eyes
Reduced to rubbish

Some take the tools they're given and use what they've learned to weather out the storm
Others bottle up their stress but in due time, their inner light is whisked away
It's easier said than done
Not everything pans out as we hope but I extend my hand

Despite it living inside you, your ailment doesn't define you
In your head, you're a lost cause with no sense of direction but I'd never abandon you while in such critical condition
I can't sleep while you sit awake by me so anxiously
We'll find our peace, just hold tight
Please don't give in to complacency

There is always light at the end of the tunnel so keep fighting and never give up
Overcome your inner demons
This is not who you're meant to be
You deserve to live your life
My friend, stand by me