Because I had to be

I am strong because I had to be
When "Uncle" used my four year old body for pleasure
I am strong because I had to be
When my stepfather administered his "punishment"
I am strong because I had to be
When my mother sold me to the man in the hotel room
I am strong because I had to be 
When kids at school labeled me as odd and different
I am strong because I had to be
When I was rejected time and time again
I am strong because I had to be
When my father ignored my pleas for help
I am strong because I had to be
When my husband drank and got mean
I am strong because I had to be
When the man I loved threw me down the stairs
I am strong because I had to be
When my son looked to me for guidance
I am strong because I had to be
When my sister died
I am strong because I had to be
When I was pushed aside over and over
I am strong because I had to be
When I caught my husband with another lover
I am strong because I had to be
When my mother finally passed away
I am strong because I had to be
When I am treated like something to be used and never loved
I am strong because I had to be
When will it be time for me to be weak?