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Hiding Place

Hiding Place After the beatings your darkness was my protection. My source of comfort after the sexual assaults. Hanging clothes were a curtain against the evil. Blankets on the floor held me close and secure. As a child you were my favorite friend. My hiding place.

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Date: 2/4/2025 10:36:00 AM
this is so sad, oliver, but at least you had a place in which to escape. you've described this very well. i'm so sorry you had to go through that...
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 2/4/2025 11:17:00 AM
Thanks Ilene. It is fairly common unfortunately.
Date: 2/4/2025 8:11:00 AM
Child abusers should be locked away for life, reading this is heartbreaking, have a lovely evening Oliver.
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 2/4/2025 8:34:00 AM
Thanks John. I couldnt agree with you more.
Date: 2/4/2025 5:57:00 AM
As a survivor of sexual abuse and molestation I get this and it is healing to read. If ever one can find a shed of light in that dark place trauma creates it is a blessing and saving grace in a tiny way! I think your heart is brave as it takes courage to write such a gem! Fav
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 2/4/2025 7:39:00 AM
We survived but with many scars as you have. Maybe that is why we write poetry. Thank you Karen.
Date: 2/4/2025 5:25:00 AM
Violence is despicable. Well executed poem.
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 2/4/2025 7:38:00 AM
Yes it is. Thanks Victor

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