Abuse – GF Recipes and Writings

Phoenix

So afraid to make a mistake So afraid to fail What will happen when I do Because it’s only a matter of time There is no one left to hurt me Well, almost no one Soon no one I will rise again As I have before Rising again from what once was And no longerContinue reading “Phoenix”

Letting Go of Hate

As most of you know, I have an abusive ex-husband. I struggle daily with forgiveness and love for this individual. In my opinion, he doesn’t deserve it. Pure and simple. If it had just been his horrible treatment of me, maybe I could let it go. It wasn’t. He hurt our children. Not one orContinue reading “Letting Go of Hate”

Vengeance is not Mine

I could have hit you from behind A slight bump and You would fall You would be angry Maybe get off your motorcycle and come looking For a fight You would see me then Recognition would dawn in your eyes You would feel fear I could take my foot from The brake Run you overContinue reading “Vengeance is not Mine”

Vindication…At Least For Now

I was once a strong 17-year-old woman who was the Concertmaster of her youth symphony. Who walked around with her head held high. Who owned whatever area she was in. I was the one they looked up to. I was the leader. I was the warrior. Then I met David. He was wonderful to me.Continue reading “Vindication…At Least For Now”

Am I?

That little girl Hurt Sad Never understood What do they see Not me Never me Assumptions Theories Imaginings None truly me Those that should Don’t Those who shouldn’t Do Take advantage Use for evil Leave far more broken Leave far more than me broken Pick up the pieces Of all of us Be the glueContinue reading “Am I?”

Being Catholic: A Little Thing about Divorce

If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time, you know that I am Roman Catholic. This is not a judgement on anyone (because, after all, who am I to judge?!!!) Just a statement of fact. As a Catholic, you may wonder how I reconcile the fact of being divorced with my CatholicContinue reading “Being Catholic: A Little Thing about Divorce”

Six Word Story #34

Secrets hidden are revealed. Torn apart.

Six Word Story #31

Falling. Falling down the stairs. Pushed.

Letting Go

I thought I had let go A long time ago I let go of the pain I let go of the sorrow Even I let go of the joy But not real joy Only a facade We played a good part You and I We fooled them all What fools we were Or maybe justContinue reading “Letting Go”

Where I Stand…What Will You Do?

A few weeks ago I was discussing a delicate matter with a friend at the shelter. It was appalling to me that he had no real knowledge of the matter and yet had a very strong opinions on it! What? So, I asked him if he was ok with pulling children apart. He was like,Continue reading “Where I Stand…What Will You Do?”