Freedom from hurt

My life was a mess
Many years ago
Weight pilled on
Due to all the abuse
Sexual, physical, mental too
I experienced it all
Happened from I was a child
So, very long ago now
As many said to me throughout my life
Times a healer, wait and see
Many years of depression I knew
So many nights feeling so sad
So very blue, unhappy little me
Screaming from deep within my soul
Longing for the day to be made whole
Will it come; will I be free to be me
These were the thoughts I pondered
Night after night
Two failed marriages why?
Was searching to be loved
A way of escape
Caused a web of trapped entanglement
Broken relationships ruled by fear
Cruelty again, abuse, hurt, pain
Turmoil, torture in my head
My heart was smashed a million times
Yet, I can still show love
Went through my life ups, many downs
Controlled by everyone, except me
For years my health deteriorated
Spiralling down, labels attached
Anxiety, depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia ADHD 
Pump up the meds they’ll help, doctor said
Did they hell they made me worse
Felt like a zombie unable to cope
Like sleeping beauty in a trance again
Suddenly, I woke up, a light switched on
I thought clearly for the first time in my life
I’m coming out of the trap of my web
Changing my life in every sphere
I’m in my sixties, my dreams can come true
No longer will I continue to feel blue
It’s happened, off all my pain meds
Kicking sugar now, carbs too is best
Some people don’t agree with me
But hey it is my life, way sick of my mess
Creative writing is what I do best
Write, write I sure will now
This is my time
My best is yet to be
I know  I believe in me
My weights fell off stone after stone
I feel like a new person reborn
I’m going for gold, not silver or bronze
All the way forward I will run
With a mission to help everyone
You can break free
You have the choice
To stay as you are
Or soar on eagles’ wings
Fly in new directions
You have the power within you
To change like me, or stay trapped
Forever feeling helpless, alone, sad, blue
Make up your mind
Don’t leave it another day
You’ll never regret coming out of your trap
New confidence, strength, happiness, love
Will be your guide and map
Go for your dreams, make it your destiny
It’s up to you, what will it be?
Come on go for gold today, aim for your best
It’s achievable, give it all you got
Problems don’t go, life gets tough
I’m spreading my wings, I’m gonna fly
Soar to new heights, get my rewards
Fight, fight, never quit
This is my time, I was told today
At the time I needed to hear it
Never saw it like that before
Always put my son before me
Gave him everything I could and more
He’s my pride and joy, my boy
I will not worry, I will not stress
I won’t get into anymore mess
Positive thoughts I will try to think
Always thankful for little things
I believe in miracles
I believe in angels
I believe dreams come true
I believe in you
I believe in me
“In your Write mind” (by Wendy Storer) was the key
Sure, changed my life, a book to behold
The world needs to read it
Too many hurting people out on the street
Needing freedom today
To be who they wanna be!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Lane Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 1:44 AM
My dear Dotti Scotti, by penning these courageous lines you have opened the cage door and set yourself free to be and love who you are. From the pain and suffering of several abusive relationships, you’ve picked yourself up to become a whirlpool of positivity, a writer who sees herself worthy of everything you were deprived of. You deserve accolades for being a fine mother and now a fantastic friend to many poets here. I am Proud of your accomplishments, Dotti. Lots of Love for you. 💗🎉🌺
Gibbons Avatar
August 30, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Awwww thank u sweet Lin for your very tender comment I so appreciate my friends on soup. So glad your one of them hugzzz n tons of Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♥️🇺🇸🫂💋🌹
Hind Avatar
July 30, 2026 at 8:02 PM
encouraging and inspiring, Dorothy. ❤️
Gibbons Avatar
July 30, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Thank u Paige for reading 📖✍️ and commenting 🙌❤️
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July 12, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Dear Dorothy, I'm so relieved at heart to know that you still believe in angels. Your life, indeed has been beyond what can be called timeless grief and what not - but the courage that you possess is truly admirable and I really have become to cherish you for that. You have a beautiful heart and the way you've shown such remarkable resilience to let it all flow, it's just heart-stirring. I felt many of the emotions here, some too resonating, having experienced near-death experience twice, and overcoming that, made me realise that life is not about healing the pain, it's about having the strength of living with it all, embracing those scars, because time can never heal some wounds. Thank you, for sharing this vulnerability with us, the soul family, I'm so glad to connect with you here ~ sending love, light and best wishes.
Gibbons Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Hiya thank you for your loving encouraging comment. So good to see you too. My life has been saved by more angel encounters. I need to write a poem about them. May angels surround you everyday. So glad to have met you too in soup famiy. Your an inspiration too and your a great encourager too. Hugs my friend <3
Kendrick Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 12:37 PM
I am so delighted to read that your life has changed for the better and is still changing so that you can live the rest of your life with great joy. God loves you with an everlasting love. Sara K.
Gibbons Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Thank you Sara for your beautiful touch of God's love coment . Do appreciate you reading my writings. I know God gave me talant to write and I believe it aids healing and strength and joy. Hugs my friend <3 so love my poetry soup family So glad to be here x~
La France Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Dorothy, your life has not been easy, you have gone through so much, your poem is so beautifully penned, raw and emotional, well done ~
Gibbons Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Thank you Constance for your encouraging comment. Appreciate you reading <3
Dietrich Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Congrats on the weight loss too. After breast cancer ten years ago, I began eating better and got down to a good size but entering this new decade at age 70, I have put back some weight and it's so disappointing! I blame it in my love of popcorn. Haha
Gibbons Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Bless ya im in shock ere no way your 70 gurl I be 70 in 2 years but its just a number . Let's be forever young <3 :D xxx sorry you had to fight breast cancer . Since I was put on insulin ive gained a little weight . I kept saying no to insulin but needs must . Today im going to do tai chia walking . Doing it myself loads free You tube videos . I ain't paying for app same thing. So here goes another venture xxx love when u comment on my posts o love all my soup buddies. So glad I came ere xxx love reading your work xxx
Dietrich Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Gosh. You went through so much. That must be some book to give you such incredible change in attitude. I too have recently been inspired to change my life by watching near death experience videos. I am glad you believe in angels . Keep believing. Wonderful to read about your journey.
Gibbons Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Thank you so much Andrea for your loving inspiration on my journey. Could shared alot more . It flowed from my heart n soul as do all my poems. It was tough to post it but I felt God saying press button . So glad I did .<3 I 100% believe in angels. Throughout my life in many situations that I should have died yup angels protected me . I do poem sometime about it when time is right hugs my friend <3
Poet Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Living positively is essential for our well-being and happiness. Beautifully crafted verse.
Gibbons Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Thank you Sotto for your encouraging comment appreciate you coming to read it :)
Croft Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
very emotional poem, I can feel alot of this in my life. I am glad you are on a new journey to discover yourself and improve on yourself.
Gibbons Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Thank you Karen for your ecouraging words and the way I look at it. If my lifestory can help someone worth it all . I read this through some tears at an open mic night At end a good few people came and thanked me saying it helped them. Said gave them hope for their lives. Hugs my friend <3
Buhagiar Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 1:18 AM
It is important that we live in a positive way. Great poem.
Gibbons Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Thank you Victor for your encouraging comment appreciate you reading my work :)
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July 9, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Well done Dorothy for turning your life around, the future is yours to enjoy to the full. Write on… Beryl
Gibbons Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Thank you Beryl for your loving encouragement I love all my friends im making in the wonderful soup family hugs my friend <3
Andresen Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 10:35 AM
- A heartbreaking life story Dorothy - Many of us can't understand what hell many live in ... and how hard it is to be "free" - When I read your words they tell me that you are a strong person with a lot of love to give ... a searching soul ... who ended up in a mess - "I believe in miracles - I believe in angels - I believe dreams come true - I believe in you" !!! - Go for GOLD ... the time is yours and only yours! - So proud of you :) - (I have fibromyalgia too, I at least know what it's like) - hugs
Gibbons Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Hugs for your loving encouraging heart <3 yeah fibromyalgia sucks for sure but I refuse to lie down to it guess its my norwegian viking blood in my soul n spirit .:) Thank you for inspiring me I'm sure going for Gold thank you for saying your proud of me that means alot too xxx
One Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I am so happy I inspired you to write and read this poem at an open mic.. Vulnerability can be a beautiful thing... Especially when other people relate to the words... I am so sorry for what you had to go through, it is never easy as such trauma stays with us.... I have ADHD and diabetes and the doctors keep trying to put me on all sorts of medication.. but i dont take them.. All the best..
Gibbons Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Hi SO thanks for comment and popping in nice to see u here. I believe some meds make u worse. Better ways to cope . They tried to put me on meds for ADHD I said nope I've coped with it all my life. Was only diagnoused last year. I said writing helps me and nothing gonna dull my creative brain take care friend :)
Goldsmith Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 11:14 AM
WOW!!! I enjoyed reading your powerful write/story. What a great line, "I know I believe in me." You Must... Yes, go for only the gold. You are breaking FREE. Hooray!!! My dad told me many times, to Never Quit. A great rule to live by. I have seen many miracles. They are all around us. Great Ending... Welcome To Soup. Keep Writing... Have a lovely/blessed day writing away............
Gibbons Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Thanks for encouraging comment Paula. Yeah your dad quote is so right. I wear band my nephew gave me when mum died it says " never give up " wore it 10 yrs boy has it helped hugs <3
Empress Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Oh gosh my heart! I felt every word, its so very sincere dear poetic soul, youv expressed your truth so very passionately. Its never easy being on especially medicines for anxiety etc, which could numb one, and I was just saying yesterday to someone, that i would rather feel the pain etc than feel nothing... as a creative i need to feel, to be able to write. Anyway, your strength inspires me and what youv said about your son is exactly how I feel about my son too, he is my everything too. You really did touch so many emotions that resonate! And time is never maybe a healer ~ to be abuse so young etc really can leave so many marks that are unerasable. I admire your courage and ability to let it all ~ sending you light always. Pleasure reading this powerful poem
Gibbons Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Hi my friend and encourager Ink .You sure have a heart of Gold full of love oozes out to others. Glad I met you on Soup family. I read this at an open mic night had a few sobs as I went. At the end a few people came said Dotti that touched me deep thanks fir courage to share it. One guy said this first time ive come but your poem was powerful I needed to hear it.I said try write just let words flow out he said thank u I think i will. All worth it if my story helps ppl im blessed then hugs n love n light my friend <3
M  Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
What an inspiration you are Dorothy! I am sorry you suffered so much abuse in your life ….its not fair. Time for you to soar now though! You deserve it! Debx
Gibbons Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Hi Deb Thank you for your encouraging comment. I'm so enjoying being in the soup family. Hugs <3
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