Raven Strong
Songs from the other side of the system.
"Don't Let Me Break This"
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There’s something in my life right now that means more to me than I know how to explain.
I can’t tell you who this song is about. I can’t tell you the story behind it. I can’t even say what happened.
Because it hasn’t fallen apart.
After everything I’ve been through — the abuse, the institutions, the relationships that nearly destroyed me — I’m holding onto something that feels too precious to risk losing.
And I’m scared.
I wrote “Don’t Let Me Break This” because these thoughts were too heavy to keep inside my head, but the truth behind them is something I still need to protect.
So this song is the only place I’ve put it.
If you want to understand what I’m feeling, you’ll have to listen.
I’ve been living in rewind,
Always scared of what I’ll find
If I open up too wide,
let the light come through.
You caught me in my chaos storm,
Pulled me close, kept me warm,
Now I’m terrified
‘cause I can’t lose you.
Every time you say my name,
It burns through all my guarded pain.
I’ve never wanted something this real—
It’s heaven, and it’s hard to feel.
About Raven
Raven didn’t grow up dreaming about fame. She grew up trying to survive.
From abusive homes to unlawful psychiatric facilities...
Raven spent much of her teenage life inside institutions meant to “fix” her. Instead, she found something else there. Stories. Pain. Loneliness. And eventually… a voice.
Her music isn’t about being perfect...
It’s about being honest. Raven writes songs for the people who feel like they don’t belong anywhere — the ones who grew up too fast, fought battles no one saw, and are still trying to find the light.
Today Raven lives with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy (DM1), chronic pain, and mental illness...
But she continues writing and sharing music for anyone who needs to hear: You’re not the only one who survived this.
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Raven believes nobody should have to face their story alone.
Join her Facebook group to share experiences, support each other, and connect with people who understand what it means to fight through life.
Raven is proud to represent Mental Athlete Apparel — a brand for thinkers, grinders, competitors, and dreamers who push through life’s toughest battles.
Raven is proud to represent Mental Athlete Apparel — a brand for thinkers, grinders, competitors, and dreamers who push through life’s toughest battles.
Raven's arena is the music studio.