IN YOUR OWN WORDS SELF, WHY DO THEY HOLD YOUR PAST AGAINST YOU? BY RAELENE JOHNSON, VOICE VENDOR NEW ITEMS NEEDED: Socks Foot warmers, hand warmers RAELENE JOHNSON. CREDIT: CORTNEY TABERNA SELF, why do they hold onto your past, just to make you look bad? They make you the joke of the party, but let me tell you, Self, they are the only ones to really suffer! Self, if you have truly changed, then you have your power. The power to know your higher power, who sees all. Self, you don’t have to argue with someone who just wants to hurt you. Other people in pain like to pass it on. So, Self, just pray for them when they attack you. Self, it doesn’t matter if it is family or a close friend. If you know Self’s true worth and work hard to find Self, then you will not let your past be used as a weapon against you. Let the knowledge of self-change be your strength. Self can choose how much time to spend around them. Self must always choose Self first. When others TRY and hurt you, you should become the bigger person and know they are just in pain. Don’t take on their pain, Self, you are stronger and better than that! So, Self, please think about it before you take on their ways of hurting you. Only you have the power to stop others from holding your past against you! Don’t let others stop you from your truth! You have changed, so claim it. ■ GENTLY-USED ITEMS NEEDED: DENVERVOICE.ORG/VENDOR-NEEDS Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. or schedule a drop-off by emailing program@denvervoice.org. Men’s shoes or boots (sizes 8-12) Men’s jackets (sizes L, XL, XXL) Women’s jackets (sizes M, L, XL) Hats or beanies Blankets Gloves Toothpaste, deodorant, chapstick Paper products for the office SPRING WISH LIST FREE ADDICTION SUPPORT FOR DENVER RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP (855) 539-9375 WeFaceItTogether.org 12 DENVER VOICE March 2022
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