Violated
Childhood Devastation39 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That packs one huge punch to the stomach. Those people should be permanently disposed of, they are not human, they are not animals, they are just slime. It breaks my heart. Your words say it all. Well done and good luck in the contest. Sandra xx
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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That packs one huge punch to the stomach. Those people should be permanently disposed of, they are not human, they are not animals, they are just slime. It breaks my heart. Your words say it all. Well done and good luck in the contest. Sandra xx
Comment Written 27-May-2023
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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You are so very kind Beth. That picture and the horrible acts were from my godfather when I was either 6 or 7. Not long after this picture was taken. The last line that says her silenced lied is because he told me if I told anyone something bad would happen to my day. I lived in fear, led to many illnesses and feelings of not worth love. I finally told my family after his death when I was about 40 and I thought it would kill my father. He felt so horrible.
The good news is, my godfather may have stolen all of my childhood and much of my adulthood, but thru faith and therapy, I am so full of love for others that I couldn't get out before. I know he was sick but aren't they all. I have found a way to forgive but never forget. I was told by therapists that for the gift to work I must share to help others. I don't take caring for others for granted and am a survivor now. It is hard, but friends like you and your kindness help so much. Thank you for that my dear friend.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is very well done and presented using the prompt words given. You have managed to fit them in seamlessly into your verse with perfect meter and flow. The theme is of course on child abuse and this is strongly and poignantly conveyed and, together with the image, makes this a very strong contender for the contest and one I shall be looking out for. Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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This is very well done and presented using the prompt words given. You have managed to fit them in seamlessly into your verse with perfect meter and flow. The theme is of course on child abuse and this is strongly and poignantly conveyed and, together with the image, makes this a very strong contender for the contest and one I shall be looking out for. Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 26-May-2023
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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You are so very kind Debbie. That picture and the horrible acts were from my godfather when I was either 6 or 7. Not long after this picture was taken. The last line that says her silenced lied is because he told me if I told anyone something bad would happen to my dad. I lived in fear, led to many illnesses and feelings of not worth love. I finally told my family after his death when I was about 40 and I thought it would kill my father. He felt so horrible.
The good news is, my godfather may have stolen all of my childhood and much of my adulthood, but thru faith and therapy, I am so full of love for others that I couldn't get out before. I know he was sick but aren't they all. I have found a way to forgive but never forget. I was told by therapists that for the gift to work I must share to help others. I don't take caring for others for granted and am a survivor now. It is hard, but friends like you and your kindness help so much. Thank you for that my dear friend.
Comment from LJbutterfly
You creatively put into poetic rhyme words that describe a horrifying experience for a young child. In sexual assault cases, silence as a result of shame and fear is usually the outcome. Your chosen picture pairs perfectly with your words, and intensifies your message. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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You creatively put into poetic rhyme words that describe a horrifying experience for a young child. In sexual assault cases, silence as a result of shame and fear is usually the outcome. Your chosen picture pairs perfectly with your words, and intensifies your message. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 26-May-2023
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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You are so very kind Lorraine. That picture and the horrible acts were from my godfather when I was either 6 or 7. Not long after this picture was taken. The last line that says her silenced lied is because he told me if I told anyone something bad would happen to my dad. I lived in fear, led to many illnesses and feelings of not worth love. I finally told my family after his death when I was about 40 and I thought it would kill my father. He felt so horrible.
The good news is, my godfather may have stolen all of my childhood and much of my adulthood, but thru faith and therapy, I am so full of love for others that I couldn't get out before. I know he was sick but aren't they all. I have found a way to forgive but never forget. I was told by therapists that for the gift to work I must share to help others. I don't take caring for others for granted and am a survivor now. It is hard, but friends like you and your kindness help so much. Thank you for that my dear friend.
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OMG! I don't know how I missed reading your response to my review. When I originally read your poem, I did not realize the picture was you and the story was about you. Oh how horrible. I am so glad that with a therapist's help, you have been able to take back part of your life. May God continue to bless you.
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
I have always felt molesting a child should be a death penalty offence. You destroy a life. Thank you for helping to raise awareness. Well done, I hope you do well in the contest.
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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I have always felt molesting a child should be a death penalty offence. You destroy a life. Thank you for helping to raise awareness. Well done, I hope you do well in the contest.
Comment Written 26-May-2023
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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You are so very kind Roxanna. That picture and the horrible acts were from my godfather when I was either 6 or 7. Not long after this picture was taken. The last line that says her silenced lied is because he told me if I told anyone something bad would happen to my dad. I lived in fear, led to many illnesses and feelings of not worth love. I finally told my family after his death when I was about 40 and I thought it would kill my father. He felt so horrible.
The good news is, my godfather may have stolen all of my childhood and much of my adulthood, but thru faith and therapy, I am so full of love for others that I couldn't get out before. I know he was sick but aren't they all. I have found a way to forgive but never forget. I was told by therapists that for the gift to work I must share to help others. I don't take caring for others for granted and am a survivor now. It is hard, but friends like you and your kindness help so much. Thank you for that my dear friend.
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I am very sorry you had to go thru that. So many have, it has been going on for so long. Such a horrible thing, but so glad you have gotten therapy and learned to love. Really wonderful.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
SIX VIRTUAL STARS
i was a teacher for nearly 30 years and i wss able to get a couple of child rapists out of the homes, and behind bars. I wish your story included that, but still, noting can replace stolen childhood.
True that nothing can replace it, but also, nothing can stop you from reclaiming it. God gave you your life and your childhood, so He wants you to reclaim the innocence and youth that only He gave you.
Anyone who was so evil ill destroyed inside, to rob innocence from one of GOD's CHILDREN, will never be at peace. However,
God doesn't rule this world, and evil people fall through the cracks. You sre not alone. Although I can't compare or relate to your childhood being assaulted and sickly left for dead, I can relate to tbe devastation and pain that the violent act.of rape causes.
At 18 I was like a child. I was raised in a super protective home. My dad even used a sma downstairs bathroom so hiz girls could get dressed without bim even upstairs. I was raised to respect myself, my body.
I actually thought that "somehow" God decides how mamy children a couple will have when they kiss ar the alter i was extremely delayed in nosing things.
I knew i had to be married to be alone with man. Then in college my twin wanted me out of her way so she could have fub and she set me up to be dorm president. I didn't want that lalr all. She mad a whole campaign. All i wanted to do was my artwork and instead i was dorm president with every weirdo complaining to me. The dorm vice president was a good boy looking guy from a good home church goer. He was hitting on me and i wanted to explain to him that i waa waiting i even told him i wanted to be a nun which i did think i could be possibly.
I wanted to talk to him in front to my sister in our room but she made me leave to talk to him.
I had a key to the dorm government office which was on tbe first floor and had tall window with blinds open to people coming in amd out of the front door to the building. My innocent ignorance thought its sn office in public view blinds wide.opem. plus i had my bra and underwear on so I was as safe as could.be.
It didn't turn out as I expected and intended.The boy hurt me. I wrote more that I've decided to share. The Me Too Movement does not represent me. I think it's actually more harmful than good for women. Being hurt violently hurt in thst way steals souls. Ice paid for the damage that has done in many ways. There's nothing catchy nor Me Too about rape. Especially when someone is innocent not even aware the danger exists. We need to lift individuals voices to tell their unique stories, it"s a shame and a moral crime to respond to a women's devastating pain with, "Me too."
God be with you He doesn't control evil here.I personal don't blame God buf you heal however YOU need to heal.Praying for you to fully reunite with your innocent soul. ð???
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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SIX VIRTUAL STARS
i was a teacher for nearly 30 years and i wss able to get a couple of child rapists out of the homes, and behind bars. I wish your story included that, but still, noting can replace stolen childhood.
True that nothing can replace it, but also, nothing can stop you from reclaiming it. God gave you your life and your childhood, so He wants you to reclaim the innocence and youth that only He gave you.
Anyone who was so evil ill destroyed inside, to rob innocence from one of GOD's CHILDREN, will never be at peace. However,
God doesn't rule this world, and evil people fall through the cracks. You sre not alone. Although I can't compare or relate to your childhood being assaulted and sickly left for dead, I can relate to tbe devastation and pain that the violent act.of rape causes.
At 18 I was like a child. I was raised in a super protective home. My dad even used a sma downstairs bathroom so hiz girls could get dressed without bim even upstairs. I was raised to respect myself, my body.
I actually thought that "somehow" God decides how mamy children a couple will have when they kiss ar the alter i was extremely delayed in nosing things.
I knew i had to be married to be alone with man. Then in college my twin wanted me out of her way so she could have fub and she set me up to be dorm president. I didn't want that lalr all. She mad a whole campaign. All i wanted to do was my artwork and instead i was dorm president with every weirdo complaining to me. The dorm vice president was a good boy looking guy from a good home church goer. He was hitting on me and i wanted to explain to him that i waa waiting i even told him i wanted to be a nun which i did think i could be possibly.
I wanted to talk to him in front to my sister in our room but she made me leave to talk to him.
I had a key to the dorm government office which was on tbe first floor and had tall window with blinds open to people coming in amd out of the front door to the building. My innocent ignorance thought its sn office in public view blinds wide.opem. plus i had my bra and underwear on so I was as safe as could.be.
It didn't turn out as I expected and intended.The boy hurt me. I wrote more that I've decided to share. The Me Too Movement does not represent me. I think it's actually more harmful than good for women. Being hurt violently hurt in thst way steals souls. Ice paid for the damage that has done in many ways. There's nothing catchy nor Me Too about rape. Especially when someone is innocent not even aware the danger exists. We need to lift individuals voices to tell their unique stories, it"s a shame and a moral crime to respond to a women's devastating pain with, "Me too."
God be with you He doesn't control evil here.I personal don't blame God buf you heal however YOU need to heal.Praying for you to fully reunite with your innocent soul. ð???
Comment Written 26-May-2023
reply by the author on 27-May-2023
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You are so very kind Deb. That picture and the horrible acts were from my godfather when I was either 6 or 7. Not long after this picture was taken. The last line that says her silenced lied is because he told me if I told anyone something bad would happen to my dad. I lived in fear, led to many illnesses and feelings of not worth love. I finally told my family after his death when I was about 40 and I thought it would kill my father. He felt so horrible.
The good news is, my godfather may have stolen all of my childhood and much of my adulthood, but thru faith and therapy, I am so full of love for others that I couldn't get out before. I know he was sick but aren't they all. I have found a way to forgive but never forget.
You and I are so much alike and I knew some of this but was still so hard to hear. Yours brings me to when I was 16 or 17 and went to my first party. I drank, got drunk and was raped. Plus he was a boy two years older in school and told everyone that I was willing. So by Monday my name was trash. I had a lot of anger in my life too, but am ok, but things do bring it out every once in a while. I was told by therapists that for the gift of forgiveness to work I must share to help others. I don't take caring for others for granted and am a survivor now. It is hard, as you all too well know. It has been a rare and not so good week, but friends like you and your kindness help so much. Thank you for that my dear friend. We will talk soon!
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This is Alexandra (Alex). So horrible that probably most women have similar stories. I'm sorry for any woman that's been through anything like that.that's why we should support each other, cannot divide and compete. Keep strong. Your voice is really really important.
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This is Alexandra (Alex). So horrible that probably most women have similar stories. I'm sorry for any woman that's been through anything like that.that's why we should support each other, cannot divide and compete. Keep strong. Your voice is really really important.
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You are so very kind Deb. That picture and the horrible acts were from my godfather when I was either 6 or 7. Not long after this picture was taken. The last line that says her silenced lied is because he told me if I told anyone something bad would happen to my dad. I lived in fear, led to many illnesses and feelings of not worth love. I finally told my family after his death when I was about 40 and I thought it would kill my father. He felt so horrible.
The good news is, my godfather may have stolen all of my childhood and much of my adulthood, but thru faith and therapy, I am so full of love for others that I couldn't get out before. I know he was sick but aren't they all. I have found a way to forgive but never forget.
You and I are so much alike and I knew some of this but was still so hard to hear. Yours brings me to when I was 16 or 17 and went to my first party. I drank, got drunk and was raped. Plus he was a boy two years older in school and told everyone that I was willing. So by Monday my name was trash. I had a lot of anger in my life too, but am ok, but things do bring it out every once in a while. I was told by therapists that for the gift of forgiveness to work I must share to help others. I don't take caring for others for granted and am a survivor now. It is hard, as you all too well know. It has been a rare and not so good week, but friends like you and your kindness help so much. Thank you for that my dear friend. We will talk soon!
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Amen my sweet sister
Comment from nomi338
There will be a reckoning, when all is exposed, where will you hide. The truth must come out despite how much you have lied. Men who wear robes, carry Bibles and espouse words taken from the scriptures. Turn in to curses, words meant to bless. Curb your sexual greed or it will consumes you and engulf you in flames that cannot be extinguished.
reply by the author on 26-May-2023
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There will be a reckoning, when all is exposed, where will you hide. The truth must come out despite how much you have lied. Men who wear robes, carry Bibles and espouse words taken from the scriptures. Turn in to curses, words meant to bless. Curb your sexual greed or it will consumes you and engulf you in flames that cannot be extinguished.
Comment Written 26-May-2023
reply by the author on 26-May-2023
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Amen Nomi! From your mouth to God's ears. These sick men have destroyed many of our childhoods and part of adulthood. But alas they cannot win, as with therapy and the Grace of God, I wasn't able to take my childhood back, but I did regain my adult life and learn now how to love, and show the people I care about that I do. It bubbles up in me and wants to explode like a volcano. It was bottled up in fear for way too many years. So many take that for granted, but I refused to let him have the third of life I hopefully have left. The people that I trust and love, know it without a doubt now. So many of you here on this site have made it all worth it. (Just something that I felt the need to explain) Thank you and when this contest is over you will know and understand. (Big hugs and thanks)
Comment from Wendy G
Horrific to imagine the abuse upon a sweet and innocent child, who lost her innocence but gained fear, confusion and distress.
Well written. Good wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Typo: its not it's in third last line.
reply by the author on 26-May-2023
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Horrific to imagine the abuse upon a sweet and innocent child, who lost her innocence but gained fear, confusion and distress.
Well written. Good wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Typo: its not it's in third last line.
Comment Written 26-May-2023
reply by the author on 26-May-2023
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Thanks so much Wendy. I love that you catch these little typos that I forget to check sometimes. I appreciate your kind and caring words for this poem and hope you know what caring friends like you are half of what gets the reward for many of us who endured this. Thank you again dear friend.
Comment from Paul McFarland
Nicely done. This problem in our society sickens me. I would not be opposed to the death penalty for this crime. When a child has been raped, that child's normal life is over.
reply by the author on 26-May-2023
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Nicely done. This problem in our society sickens me. I would not be opposed to the death penalty for this crime. When a child has been raped, that child's normal life is over.
Comment Written 26-May-2023
reply by the author on 26-May-2023
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Thank you Paul. It is hard to relive but he stole too much. Therapy does recommend to talk about it to help others talk about it. He was my godfather and threatened something bad would happen to my dad if I told so this man took away my entire life til 40 which was when I told, right after he died. I waited because then it would have really happened as I feared what my dad would do. In therapy 25 yrs & I won't let him destroy what time I have left. '
Thanks for the caring words my friend ..
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I hope he is in a bad place now.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
A powerful and poignant write about this heinous crime. Innocence gone and a too many lives forever changed. Well done with your Borrowed rhyme and for writing about this subject. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 26-May-2023
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A powerful and poignant write about this heinous crime. Innocence gone and a too many lives forever changed. Well done with your Borrowed rhyme and for writing about this subject. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 26-May-2023
reply by the author on 26-May-2023
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Thank you Valda. It is hard to relive but he stole too much. Therapy does recommend to talk about it to help others talk about it. He was my godfather and threatened something bad would happen to my dad if I told so this man took away my entire life til 40 which was when I told, right after he died. I waited because then it would have really happened as I feared what my dad would do. In therapy 25 yrs & I won't let him destroy what time I have left. '
Thanks for the caring words my friend ..
Comment from jmdg1954
I honestly do not understand how someone can violate such a beautiful, innocent little girl.
I don't want to say I enjoyed your poem because of the issue. I enjoyed your poem because it was well written and told the story well, as you intended.
John
reply by the author on 26-May-2023
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I honestly do not understand how someone can violate such a beautiful, innocent little girl.
I don't want to say I enjoyed your poem because of the issue. I enjoyed your poem because it was well written and told the story well, as you intended.
John
Comment Written 26-May-2023
reply by the author on 26-May-2023
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Thank you John. It is hard to relive but he stole too much. Therapy does recommend to talk about it to help others talk about it. He was my godfather and threatened something bad would happen to my dad if I told so this man took away my entire life til 40 which was when I told, right after he died. I waited because then it would have really happened as I feared what my dad would do. In therapy 25 yrs & I won't let him destroy what time I have left. '
Thanks for the caring words my friend ..
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I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry you had to endure the sound and trauma.
John
