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"Uncaged" (Original Song) by Alissa Merrill

As stated at the beginning of this video, this song is one that is very personal to me, but it's one I felt needed to be shared. I was in an emotionally abusive relationship for about 3 years, and learning to overcome and even admit that has been one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. This song is one of the many steps I have been taking to regain my own power and control in my life. It's a song I often turn to when I'm feeling discouraged or silenced, and it's a song that brings me a sense of hope and optimism. I hope it can bring others the same.

One of my biggest turning points was when I decided that getting out of that relationship was something I couldn't handle on my own, and I chose to confide in a close friend. I am so grateful for her love and support, and I know I couldn't have taken the steps I did without her. I'm grateful for the friends and family who reminded me that I am not alone, and for the continued love and patience they have offered me throughout my healing process.

Abuse can be in a variety of forms, including (but not limited to) emotional/mental, verbal, physical, and sexual. If you or someone you love is going through any form of abuse, please reach out to someone you trust. There is so much power in your words, in speaking up, even if you've been made to believe that is not the case.

You are loved, and you are not alone.

National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Text: LOVEIS to 22522
Visit: thehotline.org

Lyrics:

I think there was a part of me that always knew
your intentions were never true
You always made sure that I felt weak,
like I could never stand on my two feet

But no matter how much you think you've won, I am rising like the sun
No matter how much time I've lost, my life has just begun

So I'll take a breath,
and I'll begin to fly
I will let go of the past,
leaving it all behind
And I will spread my wings,
and I'll start to soar
I will not be
the girl in your cage anymore

Couldn't ever really get two feet off the ground,
'cause all you did was knock me down
Always thought things would just get worse,
'cause all I did was bleed and hurt

But no matter how much I bled before, I am learning I'm so much more
No matter how much you took from me, my pieces will be restored

So I'll take a breath,
and I'll begin to fly
I will let go of the past,
leaving it all behind
And I will spread my wings,
and I'll start to soar
I will not be
the girl in your cage anymore

So I'll take a breath,
and I'll begin to fly
I will let go of the past,
leaving it all behind

So I'll take a breath,
and I'll begin to fly
I will let go of the past,
leaving it all behind
And I will spread my wings,
and I'll start to soar
I will not be
the girl in your cage anymore

I will not be
the girl in your cage anymore