Grapefruit

A harrowing story by all accounts. It is sad to read but no doubt, one you felt compelled to air. If nothing else, may this write serve as a warning to others, not to accept or put up any kind of abuse.

Victims of abuse feel utterly powerless, and that feeling is their prision long after the physical act is done.    
 
You didn't enter of your own free will, the healing door is not locked, and the key isn't lost. It may take you a lifetime to discover Trust.  You may experience much contrast in the process. But when you have arrived, and you will arrive, and recognize exactly what you desire. . as well as know what you will not tolerate. . .Liberation is so sweet it aches.  
 
And you wonder, you do, " Was it really so hard? "  
 
I've missed your work and am glad you've returned.

Yes!  Thank you.  When you are in the grip of abuse, you just don't see it.  I reread this poem this morning and for some reason...the impact of it all hit me.  Thank you for your comments Ahavati.  Time to heal....

Healing energy to you. xo

Powerful poetic penship going on here
All else has been said in previous comments that I echo most loudly

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I understood this in a number of ways. The grapefruit had me thinking the most. The trauma of it. It sounds personal, but a lot can be taken form it symbolically. Overall it is sad, but with a sour taste. The "rain of doubt" has no bias.

nice title it fits
this abuse that was not seen from a love one that was trusted
takes great never to open up
that set your inter mind free  

nice write