Tyrannical, my father’s reign; the ensuing understanding of relationship dynamics twisted. Violence and threats peppered with “I love you”, as if one was synonymous with
Category: abuse
Money
Daddy yelled and Mommy cried and new dresses appeared. A pattern my young heart vowed to break. Chose a man, reticent in nature, pursued a
Talk
Mother said: “Look after your sister!” What she meant was: Take these burdens off my shoulders, I am no longer able to cope. Father said: “Do
The Art Of Survival
Learned the art of survival from father, a commando- trained warrior, never able to leave the battles behind A sharp-shooter, whose expert eye tracked our every
The Lady Calls It
Shipwrecked – tossed ashore by blatant lies, women’s cries lost in political gales Collins says #MeToo is valid, should be continued Just not this time
Weighted Down
Weighted down. I swallow rocks to anchor this restlessness – no exit available. Would love to re-locate, check self-assessment into a sunnier place – but
