important words here-well expressed

OMG you were inside my forgiving heart Bonnie, I was here and sTrength is what I received (After my daughter having Spinal Meningitis, that caused Hydro-Cephalis (sp) and is shunted, had 5 Operat's - All this happening, as I lived with her dad -Abusive, Drinker- Lost his License 2x.s - I called once on him, as he was leaving, I had enough and he had to be taught, a friend beat him behind the school, for leaving bruises and welts on my face, it was surprise to him and broke 5 ribs.. I stayed and mended him - then made some decisions after a few more years! I had to for a good role-model for our girls! God gave me the sTrength I needed ( I married him 2X.s but it's take 2 not one to hold it TOGETHER) Sorry, you sprung a leak in my heart here... YOu forgot ONE thing In this expressive REAL HONEST to heart Poem! When we make "excuses" for them/Work/friends/Etc. The Peter Pan Syndrome and then WENDY/etc...
I survived and I hope many do! I hope they realize they must stay strong and learn and GOooooo!
for their souls!
My poetry is based on this too, Some of my older ones really!
WE MUST EMPOWER these women... Forward!
WRITE-ON!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Soulful SHEExooo

STay Positive! My prayers stay strong for those in these predicaments!

A powerfully penned message that hits right in the heart... How sad it is that this occurs, and how sad it is that there are so many women who feel it is their fault.

Cryssa

Hey Bonnie,it just makes me feel angry that men can do this to women and think they could get away with it.Also it is a woman's fault for continuing to let the abuse grow on for much longer by staying with him.Once you made your bed,you have to lie in it.I think some women believe that they can't escape where in reality they can and all they need to do is take action by loving themselves and getting the help they need.When a man says to a woman "It will never happen again,I will change".That is the oldest excuse in the book.Some men do change their ways for the better,but others they just want to say that quote to have power over a woman and to manipulate their feelings.Its disgusting.

Edwin

Hoping she takes a good look at her marriage, sees it is hurting her so much and others who care for her too. She needs prayers and to pray for God to an end of this situation. People can be turned around with prayers.

My fiance's ex did this to her, even though he was a cop and had a strong faith in God, he still beat his wife...ed

A sadly realistic picture of the downward spiral of spousal abuse. It is horrible to see how much there is, and how devastating it is to the victims. Hopefully, someone will see herself right here in your poem and seek help immediately.

Love,
Connie

Good thought provoker you've penned, Bonnie; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :(

A good message, Bonnie! I'm sure this one speaks to many.

Sandie May :o)

I, for one, am guilty of wondering why a person stays in an abusive relationship; don't understand how one can put up with days/weeks/months/years of being put down, struck, verbally attacked. I've been there. It wasn't fun. Yes, they need love but abuse is not love...thought provoking excellence.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.