Child

hello beautiful K I feel for your pain I can't offer much in the way of advice I am still tending to my own rage and hurt... I can tell you are not alone it is very difficult to navigate relationships froms such a place I offer hugs ❤️

Thank you, Brenda. I see you... so I know we're both not alone. There really is no advice for this, but I'll take the hugs!
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I'm down

Speak!

Thank you, friend!
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Powerful write, K. Into the list it belongs. Writing is therapy, indeed. I know it is for me, I can totally relate. Sending positive energy your way. Appreciate you.

Damian  

Thanks so much, Damian. I was going to delete this, but maybe it'll stay...
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Dear K,

The meter and flow of this piece is seamless. The subject is a heartache and difficult to make a comment. We’re genetically engineered to love those who are supposed to protect us. The blind rage when they don’t is like an emotional tsunami. The courage and strength to let this out is a help for those who can’t. So well written. H🌷

Honestly H, I was planning to delete this until I read your comment. And then I had to go off and think about it for a bit. I know I have the ability to be courageous at times... and if my courage can help someone else to process their troubles, then I guess it's worth the risk of being self-indulgent and overdramatic (which is what my nasty inner critic says this is). Thank you for helping me see it in a different light. Your comments always get right to the heart of things and I appreciate you so much.
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This poem is so deeply impactful...you have no idea what it touches in me...& probably others. "I was a child" is an entire book, not just a sentence.

Well damn. Thank you. As I said to Honoria - I was going to take it down. Amazing how twisted my own perception of things can be. I am both glad and deeply sorry that it's relatable. Let's all just have a big tender virtual group hug here....
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What Willow said, what Honoria said, what PS said, what Brenda said and most importantly, what you said, k.
I hear you.

This type of therapy IS hard, but it’s the most rewarding. Purge sister. We’re with you.

A thousand thanks, Mary. You're a bit of an inspiration when it comes to this stuff, you know... there's room in my group hug for you too.
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You were a fucking child. And they were leprosy-ridden-ant cocks. Small and disgusting, rotten; using you to feel bigger.

This therapy kicked ass.

More!

Haha, I did have the f-bomb in my final sentence at first!! Thank you for your shit-kickin' support. I know I can count on you to make me smile AND to light the match when I'm ready to burn it all down. Thanks, sister!
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This one I felt in my bones - something about a dysfunctional family.

"defenseless" > that one word speaks volumes.

The repetition of "I was a child" makes this piece even more powerful than it already is.

Thank you so much. The recognition that I was not old enough to be able to make things different is a big part of releasing unnecessary shame. It needs repetition! I'm sorry if you could relate to this.
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That child is seeing light for the first time in this poem and I imagine this poem sheds more light than any of us ever could

Thank you, it's an honour you shared that with us ♥️

-Ethan

Yes. This was a necessary write. I considered not sharing it, but here it still is... 🤷‍♀️ I'm so glad to have this safe space. Thank you for being part of it.
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Reflection offers that closure and understanding at the different phases of our lives. It can really stir up some emotional trauma of past experiences, telling our inner/younger selves that we didn't know, that it wasn't our fault.
Powerful write.

Yes, it's important to reflect on these things, even if it's uncomfortable. Thanks for being here.
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