Find Strength

by Rosemary M.
(Chicago, IL.)

Even though it seems far fetched, I manage to FIND STRENGTH in myself to do things. I don't even like walking outside knowing he's out there but I push myself to do so.

It's the same as believing in yourself.

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May 23, 2016
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Far fetched?
by: Anonymous

Not far fetched... I get it.

He left 10 months ago, divorce final 5 months.
I meet many interested men, am successful in career but go home and can barely function through my tears and crying out pain.

I think I used up the last reserves of strength trying to "help" my poor husband who fantasied about what my blood would feel like on his hands after he slit my throat. Hours of yelling, random physical attacks some life threatening, the rapes " I knew I wanted" .

Strength ? I am faking it until I make it for now pouting over this shared thoughts.

Sorry so long but No there are days I dress and just can't leave the house or answer phone - life is too dark.

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