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Holes leave marks upon my soul
I keep standing, though weakened
But never again am I whole
Lean upon me, ever so gently
I can hold you up, I’m strong
I try so hard, but consequently
You always find me wrong
Inside this house, the walls
Keep secrets from the rest
Broken apart, the pieces fall
Tales never spoken, never confessed
Author’s Note: On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. (https://ncadv.org/statistics)
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Half Glass Full said:
Beautiful write-up!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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WaltPage said:
Interesting. Those tales should be spoken, always confessed.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Yes, they should, but at what price? 😦
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WaltPage said:
Freedom.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Some are to frightened to speak up and will never know freedom. 😣
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WaltPage said:
So what’s the answer?
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Dorinda Duclos said:
If I had one we wouldn’t have this epidemic…
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WaltPage said:
I know. I wish there was one. 😢
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Francine Lindenberg said:
😢 my life…the early through ———! Eventually it is the scars you Must
Deal with or you will Keep picking that kind if Person 😢
Reposting to FB 💟
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Ugh, so many 😦 Thank you for sharing, Cookie ❤
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matookeexpress said:
When I hear what others go through I just want to be their strength…break them out of that house!
Thanks for a great, sad but true post.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
We all want to be someone’s hero, and we can be, but they have to want it too. thanks for reading and commenting 🙂
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matookeexpress said:
Very true….
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thelonelyauthorblog said:
Great post. That first stanza was perfect. The stats in you end notes sad and frightening.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Yes, too many and too often. It breaks my heart to pieces.
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my valiant soul said:
Superb.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you so very much, D! ❤
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The Militant Negro said:
Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thanks so much, my friend! ❤
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The Militant Negro said:
🌈😎🌞☀️
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blindzanygirl said:
I relate. Great writing
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Dorinda Duclos said:
I’m sorry to hear that 😦 Thank you!
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blindzanygirl said:
Oh ut is ok. We get through. Your writing is so good
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Appreciate your kind comments ❤
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marandarussell said:
I can really relate to the feelings here. Thanks for sharing!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
I’m sorry, Maranda. I dislike when others tell me this. ❤
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