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Laurie L's avatar

I know it is dark and I don’t know if this is right for this challenge, but I’m jumping off the cliff of my comfort zone and sharing:

The floorboards creak, the doorknob squeaks

The blankets shuffle, close your eyes tighter

“Shhhhh be quiet, you’ll wake the others”

Innocence gone, you’re no child no more

Years later no worth, new relationships, same patterns

“Shut your mouth, you’re no good”

Your head connects with the wall before you fall

Empty promises, endless lies, he never changes

Will you open your eyes, before you die?

Run away and hide until you find your pride

No one is coming to save you

Do the work, know your worth

Stand up for yourself and have self-respect

You are a victim no more

Head up warrior girl, no one will ever take advantage of you again

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Cindy LaMantia's avatar

Laurie ~ this couldn’t have been easy for you to write but you’ve expressed beautifully

your heart’s journey to become the triumphant warrior girl that you are💝

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Laurie L's avatar

Thanks Cindy 🙏🏻 No, it was not easy to post, but I let go of the guilt and shame over it and it doesn’t control me anymore. If it helps someone else who may struggle with something similar, it is worth sharing ♥️

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Laura's avatar

Good job Lauri!

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Patty Hamilton's avatar

Laurie ! Beautiful writing!! Listen!! You are a beautiful beautiful person you know your feelings and how you want your life!! I am so proud of you my friend!! Sending you prayers and blessings

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Shari McIntyre's avatar

Wow nicely said. What courage you have to put this into words Laurie. I can’t relate in some aspects of this. You truly hit it in the head.

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Tricia Thornton's avatar

You did it beautifully! Laurie, wow I am so thankful you shared your heart!

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Jan Kieser's avatar

Nothing is wrong. You are not wrong! You are strong! You are brave! A warrior! You are loved! ❤️❤️❤️

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Cheryl Rajala's avatar

🙏❤️

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Lucy Bernas's avatar

I am so proud of you, you written it so beautifully and so grateful that you shared to us.❤️🙏❤️

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Lynn Kirby's avatar

Laurie………….well done!🤗

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CF's avatar

This is great, Laurie! 😊

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