Notes About The Poem

Breaking the Cycle

Shh... you take your abuse and keep quiet.
You're convinced nobody wants to hear about it,
that nobody will believe you or take your side ~
You're an enabler that keeps the cycle going
and you're delusional if you think things will get better.
What will it take to give you the strength to break free?



AP: Honorable Mention 2026
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Jones Avatar
May 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
An important write. Thanks for sharing Line.
Gauthier Avatar
June 1, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Thank you, Karen. Much appreciated ~
Crandall Avatar
May 31, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Wow, it must be hard...but maybe someone will read this and hear it.
Gauthier Avatar
June 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM
We've got to make the cycle stop !!
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