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Insanity's Grip - a Woman In Chains

The nagging, The pushing, The constant prodding. You try, You work, You make headway, But it's ignored, It's not enough, It's never enough. You become bitter, You're angry, You become morose. Your will is strong, You've done your best, You're clearing hurdles, But you aren't fast enough, You aren't strong enough, YOU are not enough. The nagging is back, The fault finding is back, The blaming is back. The berating, The name calling, Pushing you to the edge. You won't break, You refuse to break, You lash out, You scream, You cry, You fight back. He stares at you, He says there's something wrong with you. You're insane. Judy Ball You're crazy alright. Crazy to stay in that mud bath.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 8/8/2011 10:44:00 PM
Judy, this sounds like a very sad situation in which to live. I hope it's not based on personal experience -- the message is so powerful! Love, Carolyn
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/9/2011 10:17:00 AM
Actually it is my friend. It's about the way my husband treats me. He's very big on "helpful criticiism" and sometimes I just have to get away from him for awhile. Glad you liked it but hope your situation gets better. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/7/2011 9:28:00 PM
aaahhhhh the pleasures of loving relationships eh Judy? Really all relationships would be just great if it wasn't for people ... :O This is a perfect argument recipe with the last two lines the icing!
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Date: 8/7/2011 9:55:00 AM
Nice Free Verse Judy!! Insanity does grip all tight at times. After reading I smiled and sayed to myself.... time to bite the hand that feeds you and through those mud patties back in the mud as you walk a way! Smile! Nice one! Steve
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/7/2011 1:04:00 PM
Thank you Steven. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Date: 8/7/2011 1:25:00 AM
I have a friend that is going through this.Nothing she does is right..Her hubby told her she was insane..Its like you knew...Wow...Great write..hugs..
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Judy Ball
Date: 8/7/2011 1:20:00 PM
Been there, done that, don't dig it. You have to find a retreat of some sort in order to maintain your sanity. If she can't get away from him. Get a hobby or suggest he get one, take long walks to get away from it, get a job so you have a place away from him anything to get some respite. Hope she can get away. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB

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