Regardless of popular opinion and laws, verbal and emotional abuse is as damaging, if not more, than physical abuse. Unfortunately, it’s the abuse with the most visible scars that gets the most attention.

Sometimes my meekness is taken as weakness. Some people think their words can harm me, make me give up, or shake my faith. I fear no mortal man for the worst he could ever do is take my life. I know my soul is safe in the hands of God.

This poem describes the progression of a verbally abusive relationship and how it goes from bad to worse to worst.

I am questioning the choices I’ve made in later life. Almost mourning for what once was, but never truly had a chance. My naivete. Trust, shattered. It never mattered.

Some thoughts on what kind of feelings are involved in being between “a rock and a hard place” within the confines of a committed relationship.

Written on 3.27.2011

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This is a poem about an unhealthly relationship.

This article discusses six types of personalities to avoid when forming friendships and relationships.

Abuse is not just physical it can be mental and verbal.

This poem is dedicated to every woman who has found themselves in a abusive relationship and found the strength and courage to leave.

Mother knows all. She is perfect.