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Battered Self Syndrome

In an abusive relationship
   In love with potential
   Not leaving


   This poem is not over












(this poem is finished, it's just not over)


*PCS Post Concussion Syndrome

appreciationmental illnessword playlight verse

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Semih Bilgic

November 25, 2019 at 11:30 PM

very nice

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

November 26, 2019 at 7:03 AM

Thank you Semih :) xomo

Janice Canerdy

October 17, 2019 at 12:35 PM

Why can't women--AND men--comprehend that they can't change others! Good job. Janice

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 18, 2019 at 8:09 AM

Too true! I'm only drawing a parallel with this piece, fortunately (?) the abusive relationship is with myself, and you can change yourself. Amen to neuroplasticity ;), Thank you Janice! xomo

Lewis Raynes

October 14, 2019 at 9:25 PM

Such brutal words, unfortunately there will be lots of people who have walked this path... great writing Mo.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 15, 2019 at 7:41 AM

And an aside, cuz I know you'd be interested, the rates of concussions in women from domestic abuse is insane. (none of mine, I do that well enough on my own ;)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 15, 2019 at 7:38 AM

Yes, I borrowed those words. They are brutal. Even been there. Till I realized I had an anxiety disorder when I couldn't handle the pet snake I just bought without shaking~ dumped the boyfriend the next day. (he got the snake) Turns out the anxiety was PCS too ;), xomo!

Winged Warrior

October 14, 2019 at 8:48 AM

May you find your way Mo...and you will my friend...well crafted...sending healing thoughts...^WW^ :o)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 14, 2019 at 1:41 PM

Thank you my friend. Happy Thanks Giving~ xomo

Vegter Papyrus

October 12, 2019 at 2:40 PM

the way this poem escalated and to think about it isn't over, hits hard like the abuser. Intense and clever writing. The way you used the blank spacing says so much.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 13, 2019 at 8:12 AM

Thank you so much. I do love using the blank space. Hugs K xomo

Tom Wright

October 12, 2019 at 8:04 AM

Maureen, the light at the end of the tunnel is your ray of hope, not the last train. Jesus loves you, Tom

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 12, 2019 at 8:34 AM

A difinitive light. Thank you Tom :) xomo

Quoth Theraven

October 12, 2019 at 12:41 AM

Maureen, Keep the faith, the days will certainly find a way to happiness. Your happiness would be my gift.., if I had enough wrapping paper to contain it. -Richard

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 12, 2019 at 8:33 AM

Happy is my default setting, always has been. They thought I might be retarded (politically correct at the time) as a baby because I didn't cry, I think I was just born with the awe ;), Thank you my friend, xomo

Rico Leffanta

October 11, 2019 at 5:41 PM

The worst part of old age is remembering all the really stupid things one said or did, but forgetting how learning from one's mistakes benefited one's life, so focus on those successes! Aloha! Rico

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 12, 2019 at 8:29 AM

Amen to that my friend. Warm hugs, xomo

P.S. Awtry

October 11, 2019 at 10:24 AM

sometimes I have to remind myself to be nice to myself... oh it's so confusing! But, your poem is clear. I feel your pain :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 12, 2019 at 8:28 AM

My hubby reminds me when I forget, be gentle and kind to yourself. Hugs, xomo <3

Harry Horsman

October 11, 2019 at 9:47 AM

Hiya, Maureen, This is the hardest fight of all.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 12, 2019 at 8:27 AM

Isn't though ;), Thank you Harry! :) xomo

Jeff Connelly

October 11, 2019 at 7:47 AM

The difference between over and finished really makes a powerful statement Maureen.

Jeff Connelly

October 12, 2019 at 7:54 AM

Knowing this now I have to agree what a wise decision from wife to self Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 11, 2019 at 8:11 AM

Thank you. This one almost an "installation piece". ;), I changed the title, "with" playing off "wife" to "self" as think didn't deliver message that it's self abuse. xomo

Timothy Mcguire

October 10, 2019 at 9:50 PM

Many times we hope and try to change people but it ends up changing us. It decays our standards and clouds our minds. Love is a powerful addiction.

Timothy Mcguire

October 11, 2019 at 2:17 PM

Not at all. As a stranger I see you as a person of high intelligence and a keen sense about life. Don't be too hard on yourself. Instead of looking for the bad just relish the good.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 10, 2019 at 9:57 PM

Been stuck in a physically abusive relationship with myself, can't leave that. But now at last that I know what's wrong with me I can do something about it. (don't want you thinking ill of my hubby ;) Thank you Timothy, xomo!