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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

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Semih Bilgic

Date: 11/25/2019 11:30:00 PM

very nice

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 11/26/2019 7:03:00 AM

Thank you Semih :) xomo

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/17/2019 12:35:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/18/2019 8:09:00 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

Date: 10/14/2019 9:25:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/15/2019 7:41:00 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
Date: 10/15/2019 7:38:00 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

Date: 10/14/2019 8:48:00 AM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/14/2019 1:41:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Happy Thanks Giving~ xomo

Vegter Papyrus

Date: 10/12/2019 2:40:00 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
Date: 10/13/2019 8:12:00 AM

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

Tom Wright

Date: 10/12/2019 8:04:00 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
Date: 10/12/2019 8:34:00 AM

A difinitive light. Thank you Tom :) xomo

Quoth Theraven

Date: 10/12/2019 12:41:00 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
Date: 10/12/2019 8:33:00 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

Date: 10/11/2019 5:41:00 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
Date: 10/12/2019 8:29:00 AM

Amen to that my friend. Warm hugs, xomo

P.S. Awtry

Date: 10/11/2019 10:24:00 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
Date: 10/12/2019 8:28:00 AM

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

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/11/2019 9:47:00 AM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/12/2019 8:27:00 AM

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

Jeff Connelly

Date: 10/11/2019 7:47:00 AM

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

Jeff Connelly
Date: 10/12/2019 7:54:00 AM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/11/2019 8:11:00 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

Date: 10/10/2019 9:50:00 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
Date: 10/11/2019 2:17:00 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
Date: 10/10/2019 9:57:00 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!

Eric Ashford

Date: 10/10/2019 8:44:00 PM

This is wise and subtle. Is it ever over. "it' being undefined but always traumatic. Good write!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/10/2019 9:41:00 PM

Thank you Eric.