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What Did I Do

You had me pegged from the beginning, you knew exactly what you were doing. You knew exactly how to take advantage, how I let it happen, I cannot manage. All the distance you put between us, now looking at myself with such disgust. I ignored all the red flags, now trying to find the strength to pack my bags. Believing you really cared, telling myself I had no reason to be scared. Trying to make me feel like I was the cause of all of our problems, acting like you had no part in them. Trying to find out why I am not worthy of love, but only as a stepping stone for someone else to get above. So tired of always being used, What did I do to deserve to be mentally abused?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 5/1/2016 6:42:00 PM
The last line is telling...abusers often convince the abused that somehow it was their own fault. "You make me so mad", "Why do you make me so crazy", "If you would have just...then I wouldn't have..." It's all smoke. Abusers deflect, they blame, and they excuse themselves. Abusers are toxic. Getting away from the poison can be painful...but survive the detox, and let yourself heal. This is a very poignant piece. Thank you for sharing it. =)
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Date: 4/28/2016 1:23:00 PM
You expressed your emotions candidly... nice poem Jessica...
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Date: 4/19/2016 1:02:00 AM
Here u penned well. Feelings, emotions, love ....everything is there. I enjoyed. Jessica, keep writing...You are doing well.....loved always..........Manmath.
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