I know I’m not the easiest road
I bend, I break, I carry a load
But I loved you with all I had
Even on days I felt too sad
I tried to hold the light inside
Even when it flickered, tried to hide
And though you left, I understand
I still reach out with open hands
I hope you don’t mind that I am who I am
Doing the best I can, doing the best I can
I know I’m not always calm or clear
But my heart was always near
I hope you don’t mind that I am who I am
Still learning how to stand
Some days I’m fire, some days I freeze
Some days I fall down to my knees
But I never meant to push away
I just get lost in my own way
You saw the good, you saw the storm
You held me close, tried to keep me warm
And though the love was torn in two
I still believe in me and you
I hope you don’t mind that I am who I am
Doing the best I can, doing the best I can
I know I’m not always calm or clear
But my heart was always near
I hope you don’t mind that I am who I am
Still learning how to stand
I didn’t choose this winding mind
But I still try to be kind
I still try to love out loud
Even when I’m not allowed
And if you ever think of me
I hope you see the fight, the plea
To be enough, to be okay
To make it through another day
So here I am, no mask, no spin
Just me, the girl I’ve always been
And if this song can help me heal
Then maybe love was always real
I hope you don’t mind that I am who I am
Doing the best I can, doing the best I can
I know I’m not always calm or clear
But my heart was always near
I hope you don’t mind that I am who I am
Still learning how to stand
Still learning how to stand… and love again
Still learning how to stand… and love again 

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Songwriter Edwin H. Balder
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Learning How to Stand

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