The Truth

Christina8

Brother beating me blue

Mom sees it happening too

And you know that it's true

Why didn't you help me?

 

My room, my stuff, it wasn't mine

It was his-not out of line

No safe place for me-it's fine

Enter Panic Disorder

 

It doesn't matter, I don't care

I'd let him hit me anywhere

I only knew then it wasn't fair

You weren't able to protect me

 

My mother listened to a lot of verbal abuse

She had something deep inside, like a muse

He would spout hateful things and he was amused

I'm no longer in your grip

  • Author: Christina (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 26th, 2023 04:52
  • Comment from author about the poem: I really am over the trauma of being a kid--except for the panic disorder. I need some more material for the book I am writing, I have most of it done, just missing some key parts....Have a great day!
  • Category: Sad
  • Views: 18
  • User favorite of this poem: Soman Ragavan.
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Comments9

  • Teddy.15

    Oh my goodness so very sad,but you are who you are because it, so stand proud. ❤️

    • Christina8

      Thank you so much, Teddy, I shall!! i really appreciate your feedback on this very sad poem.

    • Goldfinch60

      What an emotive write Christina, I do hope that all is much better now and your panic disorder becomes manageable.

      Andy

      • Christina8

        Thanks so much Andy. I've had Panic Disorder since I was young, as you can see why, but I can manage. I really appreciate your feedback on this poem!

      • Pop64

        Rather than provide my relatable details, I have to agree with others, you are immensly strong. Only you have the power to escape the torment and 0ast that others were responsible for. Keep reaching, stay strong and finish that book.

        • Christina8

          Thank you so much, I appreciate your insight and thank you, I will finish my book! 🙂

        • Neville


          if this is autobiographical, then the hard hitting and otherwise punchy rhythm you have created out of it is exceptional and we are all so very lucky you have survived to share such dreadful detail .. if this is indeed autobiographical, then you Christina are one hell of a survivor .. Neville 🤍

          • Christina8

            It surely is autobiographical and I do consider myself a survivor of what I've overcome....thank you so much for your uplifting review! x

          • peto

            That scared kid seems long gone
            And in place here you stand
            Dealing writing and recovering
            Long may it continue
            Brave write Christina
            Well on the way

            • Christina8

              Oh I can't thank you enough for your wonderful review, it touched my heart and made my day! Yes I do feel like I'm recovering through writing....Thanks again!

            • Neville


              I know I have visited here before but I feel that your words need to be seen and appreciated by a whole lot more people who pop into this site .. and hope that the wake I cause will kickstart more interest .. Neville

              • Christina8

                Thank you, I really appreciate that more than you know!...Christina

              • sorenbarrett

                A dark poem with a light at the end of the tunnel. Abuse is sad it damages, scars, stunts growth but also provides opportunities for new growth. Nicely worded . I liked your three rhyming lines followed by one that did not as if the pattern was broken just as the pattern of abuse can be broken.

                • Christina8

                  Thank you so very much sorenbarrett for not only reviewing my poem but being so kind and being so spot on! I really appreciate your feedback!

                • Bella Shepard

                  This poem expresses the pain and sense of helplessnesss you suffered. Violence rained down upon one most vulnerable, you have recovered through strength and courage. A very brave write, I am in awe!

                  • Christina8

                    I can't thank you enough for your kind review, Bella!! This really touched my heart and I think soon I will write more.....Christina

                  • rhmn_7

                    Your words, no, your story is very sincere and heartfelt..

                    • Christina8

                      Thank you so much, appreciated more than you know!



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