Walk With Me.
Viewing comments for Chapter 10 "Emotions witheld."From victim to survivor of abuse.
10 total reviews
Comment from GracieAnn
Shirley, the syllable countdown in this poem is precise and the message is given loud and clear as to the emotional abuse inflicted. Well chosen words. :0 GracieAnn
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015
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Shirley, the syllable countdown in this poem is precise and the message is given loud and clear as to the emotional abuse inflicted. Well chosen words. :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 02-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015
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Thank you for a positive review.
I appreciate your kind words and stars.
:-) Shirley
Comment from Treischel
A powerfully emotional Nonet. Hacked hair. That would be an esteem killer for sure. This story of your youth is a distressing. I feel for you deeply. Your poetry is excellent. You told the details in perfect form. It corned a perfect V. That represents attantion to detail and skillful language usage.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015
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A powerfully emotional Nonet. Hacked hair. That would be an esteem killer for sure. This story of your youth is a distressing. I feel for you deeply. Your poetry is excellent. You told the details in perfect form. It corned a perfect V. That represents attantion to detail and skillful language usage.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015
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Thank you.
Your review stars and comments are appreciated.
I like to challenge myself and enjoy moulding words to tell a story.
:-) Shirley
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is a heartbreaking poem that the author has created with this piece of work. I cringe when I see stories like this. It I terrible indeed. Things like this should never happen.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015
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This is a heartbreaking poem that the author has created with this piece of work. I cringe when I see stories like this. It I terrible indeed. Things like this should never happen.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2015
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Thank you Tomes.
Those were turbulent and difficult times.
Your amazing six star review is appreciated.
:-) Shirley
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Well done
Comment from Sankey
So sad for you, dear friend. Some sick parents out there. Was alcohol partly or most to blame? Was it from both parents?
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015
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So sad for you, dear friend. Some sick parents out there. Was alcohol partly or most to blame? Was it from both parents?
Comment Written 02-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015
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Thank you for your review.
Comment from Cookie333
Control by fear or any other means should be labeled abuse. Emotional abuse is equal to or worse than many others...the scars are not easily faded, and they are never removed.
Lovely picture
Thank you for sharing of yourself
Karen
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015
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Control by fear or any other means should be labeled abuse. Emotional abuse is equal to or worse than many others...the scars are not easily faded, and they are never removed.
Lovely picture
Thank you for sharing of yourself
Karen
Comment Written 01-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2015
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Thank you Karen.
I appreciate your thoughtful review.
I didn't really recognise it as such at the time.
I was controlled, brainwashed and isolated.
:-) Shirley
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Shirley,
The sure sign of a strong person---never cries or gives in. A strong impact nonet, and so sad and true for you. Thankfully, you were able to rise above it and have a happy, new life.
And now, you have a devoted husband, beautiful daughters and wonderful grandchildren.
Well done, my friend.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*:*)
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
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Hi, Shirley,
The sure sign of a strong person---never cries or gives in. A strong impact nonet, and so sad and true for you. Thankfully, you were able to rise above it and have a happy, new life.
And now, you have a devoted husband, beautiful daughters and wonderful grandchildren.
Well done, my friend.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*:*)
Comment Written 01-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
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Jax, I sure am smiling right now.
Your magical five stars is such a blessing.
This is a path of healing and release and I appreciate your companionship
and support along the way.
These poems and stories will go into my book of memoirs.
Thank you, my friend.
:-) Shirley
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Your are so welcome. (*<*)
It's always such a good feeling to overcome adversity, and then be able to revisit that which makes us stronger.
Great job, my friend.
Comment from l.raven
Oh Shirley, I am so very sorry sweetie...some people have to be in control...and do what it takes to get it...how awful...but you were a cute little girl...and you are a wonderful friend...very well written...Luff Linda xoox
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
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Oh Shirley, I am so very sorry sweetie...some people have to be in control...and do what it takes to get it...how awful...but you were a cute little girl...and you are a wonderful friend...very well written...Luff Linda xoox
Comment Written 01-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
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Thank you Linda.
I appreciate your review and support.
It is difficult to relive, renew and release abuse so I thank you for
your understanding.
:-) Shirley
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you are so very welcome Shirley...xxoo Linda
Comment from granny goes viral
Oh my goodness. I hope the writing of this obviously cruel childhood helps you heal somewhat. Have your read any of the other stories here about abusive childhoods? There are several writers here, who share their stories. I call this The Healing Pen.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
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Oh my goodness. I hope the writing of this obviously cruel childhood helps you heal somewhat. Have your read any of the other stories here about abusive childhoods? There are several writers here, who share their stories. I call this The Healing Pen.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
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Thank you.
I appreciate your review. Yes, I am aware of, have read, and continue to read the stories of other victims of abuse.
Indeed it is the healing pen. I am writing a series of memoirs and including them in by book on-site.
It will be my childhood in prose and poetry.
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Comment from alf collier
Hi seken58. How true! your words in the authors notes. I think that's why it is hard for outsiders to pick up, and the abused little one has no way to know where to turn for help. I felt the pain in this poem, alf
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
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Hi seken58. How true! your words in the authors notes. I think that's why it is hard for outsiders to pick up, and the abused little one has no way to know where to turn for help. I felt the pain in this poem, alf
Comment Written 01-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
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Thank you for reviewing with understanding.
It is true that abusers work under the radar and control is a major factor.
I survived but have only recently recognised, acknowledged and shared my
experiences as child abuse.
I am writing a series of memoirs for healing and release.
:-) Shirley
Comment from patcelaw
Seems there are many little girls have had an abuser who cut their hair unevenly. My middle daughter cut my youngest hair very unevenly one afternoon. We were to go to a graduation that night and when I found my baby with the uneven hair cut I had no choice but to sit her in the chair and give her a very short almost pixie cut. It looked good, but the little one didn't like it.
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
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Seems there are many little girls have had an abuser who cut their hair unevenly. My middle daughter cut my youngest hair very unevenly one afternoon. We were to go to a graduation that night and when I found my baby with the uneven hair cut I had no choice but to sit her in the chair and give her a very short almost pixie cut. It looked good, but the little one didn't like it.
Comment Written 01-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 01-Feb-2015
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Thank you Patricia.
I appreciate your review.
The difference for me was that this was an act of malice and spite
and repeated many times throughout my childhood.
There were no fixes for my hack jobs just teasing until it grew long enough for him to do it again.
Power and humiliation were his drivers and this is only part of my story.
I am writing it as a series of memoirs for healing, cleansing and renewal.
:-) Shirley
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I an sorry Shirley that you had to endure this kind of thing in your childhood. I now better understand your poem. Writing about past pain is very good therapy and does help the healing process. I am writing my story as well and my life story was made into a radio drama. If you have not heard it, here is a link where you can hear it on the computer
www.oneplace.com/ministries/unshackled
when at the site got to the Oct 2014 archives
and the name Patricia Lawrence. That is my story