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I Couldn'T Talk

I couldn't talk, they told me I would die if I did Those things I saw were not to be told! I was young with my voice stolen The world was caving in on me There were no safe adults, not even police! So I prayed and I wrote! Writing saved me, God saved me, From the walls all around me... The pretending to be happy... And smiles people complimented that were not real! Heidi Sands 11/1/22

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Joseph May

Date: 11/3/2022 5:58:00 PM

Sorry you went through such a traumatic event, Glad you found an outlet with writing

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/4/2022 5:50:00 AM

Thank you very much Joseph. Writing is both healing and helps others :)

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/1/2022 2:39:00 PM

Heidi, it’s so horrific what some horrid people do and my heart aches for the children who have to see things they should never have to witness. Bless you, Belle

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2022 2:42:00 PM

It is very horrific Belle. A completed book may be coming out about this in time. Thank you for your kind comment. Bless you :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/1/2022 1:53:00 PM

- No one to trust... a bad feeling... great written, Heidi - hugs

Heidi Sands
Date: 11/1/2022 2:32:00 PM

Correct Sunshine. Thanks so much. Hugs :)