Date: 1/22/2013 5:58:00 PM

Oh my goodness, so good of you to post this Frank for an excellent poetess and someone who certainly deserves our good wishes and grateful prayers for surviving such a nightmare. To Therese I do not know you, but so sorry for all you have been through. You are a survivor, stay strong and stay beautiful. My best wishes, shar xoxo

Therese Bacha Date: 1/22/2013 9:11:00 PM

Thank you so much, everybody is so so nice and warm with all the messages, i learned early to be a survivor, and i have my kids...Terry xoxo

JoannGrisetti

Date: 1/22/2013 5:12:00 PM

I agree with you on the need to not hide these things. i am fortunate to not have an abusive spouse.

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DebraSquyres

Date: 1/22/2013 8:52:00 AM

I've found in the past that writing helps release pain and let go of anger. How brave of her to share with us her deepest sorrow and the horrid personal ordeal she has gone through. NO ONE should ever do this to another human being !!

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CatieLindsey

Date: 1/22/2013 8:51:00 AM

A heart touching poem, for sure. Dear Sweet Therese, know...that you are not alone here, there are many of us who have had ex-husbands who tried to kill us. But...like yourself....Victory is ours! God Bless, take good care, and keep on writing awesome poetry. love and hugs, Catie :)

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ThereseBacha

Date: 1/22/2013 6:54:00 AM

I need to thank you from the depth of my heart, going through all this trouble to find me touched my heart. I removed when i noticed on your contest page you already found all the poems you wanted....that is thee only reason..as i am new here. Don't worry next time..thank you to everybody who shared my poem. I am great now loved by my kids. Thank You Frank so so so much..Have a wonderful happy day. xoxo Terry

Poet Destroyer A Date: 1/22/2013 2:03:00 PM

TO: Theresa, stopping by to say, and I will agree with this Libra mind... This blog is a great gift in which targets your talent and past heart... you already know, I'm one of your followers,, I will make my way to your poems soon.... love always LINDA

craig cornish Date: 1/22/2013 1:53:00 PM

Therese, bless you and may happiness follow you evermore.

Debra Squyres Date: 1/22/2013 8:48:00 AM

My heart is happy to know you are doing great now with your kids. Exceptional write on such a horrid event in one's life. Blessed be !! May you and your children continue to look ahead to greater and happier times.

frank herrera Date: 1/22/2013 7:00:00 AM

YOU ARE SO WELCOME!! YOUR STORY needs To be seen and READ! So many Beautiful Women as you are...Abused daily...and feel they have no Recourse...YOUR COURAGE IS AWESOME! Thank you for the TIMELY RESPONSE...Some here apparently Aren't familiar with real Courage

IrfanaAli Bhat

Date: 1/22/2013 2:23:00 AM

send shivers down my spine....abusive relationships can haunt for ever....:((

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Suzette Crous

Date: 1/22/2013 2:07:00 AM

"Stepped on my Shadow/To Erase my Existence." This sums it up for all of us who had been in an abusive relationship: Deserving the first place win. Thank you for honouring me with a first place in your contest, Frank. Love, Su

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frank herrera Date: 1/22/2013 6:44:00 AM

You 're Welcome! I love 'Raw Honesty' in POETRY!

DavidWilliams

Date: 1/22/2013 1:45:00 AM

frank yep a very emotional moving poem...though I can understand why she withdrew it...David

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OwenYeates

Date: 1/22/2013 12:57:00 AM

Hi Frank thanks for posting this write, it is wonderful if tragic, wish her the best in the future, and you were right it was a winner, all the best Owen

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SerenRoberts

Date: 1/22/2013 12:41:00 AM

Yes i also found it and read it, what a tragic story, a real life story, its unbelievable. definitely deserves a first....Seren

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AndreaDietrich

Date: 1/21/2013 11:26:00 PM

Yes, you found it!!! Did she tell you why she withdrew it?

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DebWilson

Date: 1/21/2013 10:31:00 PM

oh my this is so sad and intense..the poet has my deepest empathy and it certainly deserves 1st place...

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RubenO.

Date: 1/21/2013 10:28:00 PM

I was reading her poems; check her "I cry for help" ... exceptional!

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FrancineRoberts

Date: 1/21/2013 10:07:00 PM

I can see why you would have given it first place

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