Trigger warnings: very brief and vague mention of suicide, depression, rape and sexual assault. At 16 years old I made a choice that would change my life. I was never a rebellious kid, I was shy, quiet, and you’d always find me hidden in the back of the room. I had friends, but I wasContinue reading “…but he’s never hit me: pt 1”
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I thought…
I thought it was love, ‘cause he knew my name Said I was pretty, I guess I’m to blame. He gave me attention that I always craved Sixteen, naive My innocence taken away. Baited me in with lies and said we’d be ok. That little girl, a trauma filled teen Became a women trapped inContinue reading “I thought…”
I thought I could hurt forever…
I cook and clean and fold your clothes You never say you’re thankful anymore. I always thought I asked too much, is my fairytale idea of love, delusional? You know damn well that I’m drowning Heart is racing, head is pounding Is today the day I walk away? Maybe I can hurt forever if itContinue reading “I thought I could hurt forever…”
Would you be proud?
You’ve been gone, A lot has happened after so long. Would you be proud of me? Maybe not of my choices in life, But of the strength I have, to endure the strife. Do you ever check in? Is there a frown on your face, or a grin? I’ve missed you, Especially on the daysContinue reading “Would you be proud?”
Shatter
What might happen if I were to scream? Would anyone hear? If all my pain and frustration, anger, came out Would it be loud enough Or would it be too much force to make any sound? I doubt we will ever know if I can shatter the glass walls around me, Though keeping it inContinue reading “Shatter”
Ink & Embers 