For years, I have suffered terrible psychological and emotional abuse. I will leave the specifics of it out to protect the privacy of those involved. All I will say is that I was always a…
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To My Vigilante, Brother
You, my brother, taught me . You taught me to walk and To brush my teeth and To put on my shoes myself. You, taught me to Pick locks and Swing on the monkey bars…
Do you know me?
You know me. I’m put together, I dress well, I’m attractive and I’m happy. I’m educated, I’m smart, I’m friendly and I’m respected. I’ve got a good sense of humor, a positive outlook on life,…
March like a Matriarch
As Shabbos ended my feed flooded with images of women worldwide armed with signs, voices raised in opposition, which seemed to be an visceral reaction to Trump’s Inauguration. The Women’s March on Washington, at first…
An Awful Paradigm Shift
I really couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I knew I shouldn’t have pushed her to share the secret she’d been sitting on but I could tell my friend was so palpably uncomfortable I asked…
Why Am I Still Here? Where Am I Going? Does My Life Make A Difference?
(Before you read, there is graphic depictions of violence and sexual content please be aware before you continue) all began when my school closed down after kindergarten. I had a choice between two schools, one…
What Happened To Me?
I don’t know what happened to me I’m not really sure, but I can’t let it be There’s this tormenting feeling With which I’m constantly dealing Eats me up inside there’s nowhere to hide To…
My Husband Raped Me
It was a horrible year. I was on so many medications, and the medications had side effects, so I needed medications to manage the medications. I had two small children. I was all alone. Well,…
The Confusion Of Incest
My adoration for him was the moon and sun, The sky and earth. Even after my my blocked memories resurfaced, And my seething anger ceased, I still saw him, Through those bright blue eyes, And…
I’m a Funny Story
I’m a funny story. But reading through my pages, you won’t find any humor. The funny part is satirical. It’s that dark humor you laugh at because you have nothing else to do. The funny…