OK, I have never done anything like this before but after hearing "A Little Bit Stronger" I just had to react. That song hit me hard - but not for the reason you'd think.
My wife and I have been married for 33 years. We're living 800 mile apart for now because, after 9 months of unemployment, I found a job in Houston but she's still in St. Louis. She stayed behind to sell our house. Even after that was done her transition here was slowed by a diagnosis of and treatment for breast cancer
It is her fight, her strength and her determination that rings in my ears when I hear this song. So much so I've taken the liberty of modifying the lyrics slightly to reflect the struggle that women face in this situation. I hope no one takes offense.
Thanks, Tim
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Woke up late today and I still feel the sting of the pain
But I brushed my teeth anyway
I got dressed through the mess and put a smile on my face
I got a little bit stronger
Riding in the car to work and I’m trying to ignore the hurt
So I turned on the radio. It helped me forget about you
I listened to it for a minute but I changed it
I’m getting a little bit stronger, just a little bit stronger.
And I’m done hoping that you’re all gone and out
I’m done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my life on down
And, oh, I’m done thinking that you could ever change
I know my life will never be the same
But I’m telling myself I’ll be OK
Even on my weakest day
I get a little bit stronger.
It doesn’t happen overnight but you turn around
And a month’s gone by and you realize you haven’t dried
I’m not giving you an hour or a second or another minute longer
I’m busy getting stronger
And I’m done hoping that you’re all gone and out
I’m done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my life on down
And, oh, I’m done thinking that you could ever change
I know my life will never be the same
But I’m telling myself I’ll be OK
Even on my weakest day
I get a little bit stronger. I get a little bit stronger.
Getting on without you, baby
I’m better off despite you, baby
You don’t get to take me, baby
I’m getting stronger without you, baby.
And I’m done hoping that you’re all gone and out
I’m done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my life on down
And, oh, I’m done thinking that you could ever change
I know my life will never be the same
But I’m telling myself I’ll be OK
Even on my weakest day
I get a little bit stronger.
I get a little bit stronger
Just a little bit stronger
A little bit, a little bit, a little bit stronger
I get a little bit stronger