I've been there too

I feel like I'm seeing myself in a mirror...
talking to him when he's not even here...
All of his struggles...
and all of his pain...
remind me of my life...
in so many ways.
He doesn't see it...
and neither did I...
but having survived it...
I can show him the signs.
He has potential...
He's got what it takes...
He's just tired from holding a thousand mistakes.
He's a diamond in the rough..
A boy and a man...
At war with himself...
In need of a hand.
I'll offer my shoulder...
It's all I can do...
I'll give him some pointers...
'Cuz I've been there too.