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Wanderlust Kaye's avatar

Circling back. I'm so disappointed this doesn't have more likes. This was excellent! Thank you for writing it.

biglittlemia's avatar

The way this resonates with me on a romantic level and on a familial level was breathtaking. You've captured feelings that many of us struggle to articulate. This was beautiful.

𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐚's avatar

Thank you for reading and for connecting and sharing the piece! I'm at my wits end with everything. I need to get this out. Thanks for your comment, hope you are well and that you get the courage to stand up for yourself. <3 I know I need it a lot.

Jaime bailey's avatar

This is why survivors of trauma and abuse have been speaking out for so long. We recognized the signs. We understand the patterns. We’ve lived them.

Part iv. specifically, spells out reactive abuse— to a T.

Sending love & strength your way. 🫂

𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐚's avatar

Very true! I also didn't realize that's exactly what I had done when I wrote part IV. Thanks honey. Hope you are your family are well. <3