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Sadly I was not his only victim42 total reviews
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
I do relate. My teenage cousin took advantage of me. My memories go back to five years old. And the few uncles, one tried to offer me money, the other tried to rape me. I woke up just in time to get him off of me. My dad and mom did not get up out of bed. They only told him to leave. Allegedly, the cousin and one of the uncles raped their own children. Thank you for sharing. I know how you feel. And know what, you went through in the same emotional turmoil. And at 69, I will never forget the nightmare.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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I do relate. My teenage cousin took advantage of me. My memories go back to five years old. And the few uncles, one tried to offer me money, the other tried to rape me. I woke up just in time to get him off of me. My dad and mom did not get up out of bed. They only told him to leave. Allegedly, the cousin and one of the uncles raped their own children. Thank you for sharing. I know how you feel. And know what, you went through in the same emotional turmoil. And at 69, I will never forget the nightmare.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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I am so very sorry for what you have been through as well my dear friend, Carolyn. If I had been able to tell my family that man would have been in prison. But if I read what you wrote correctly, it sounds like your parents did nothing to help you. These people who do this are evil and when you talk about that you think they even raped their own children. I know my uncle did, as his oldest daughter committed suicide when she was in her twenties. I thank you for sharing a vey personal piece of you and please know that there are those, like me that love you and know how blessed we are to have each other. Thank you so much for the generous gift of six stars, and I thank you so much also for the gift of friendship, You make me thankful for writing this and hope that others will feel right about releasing their bottled up hurt as well. God bless you my friend.
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Thank you, I never thought I could talk about this in public. However, I have released much pressure. Have a great evening.
Comment from LateBloomer
Dear author, your poem illustrates the monster within your uncle and the rapist. They stole your innocence and scarred your heart. You've endured psychological pain beyond your years. Today you wrote something brave, and I hope that you have found inner-peace. LateBloome
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Dear author, your poem illustrates the monster within your uncle and the rapist. They stole your innocence and scarred your heart. You've endured psychological pain beyond your years. Today you wrote something brave, and I hope that you have found inner-peace. LateBloome
Comment Written 07-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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Thank you my very dear friend for the kind and caring review, words and your gracious gift of six stars. It all means so very much to me and I appreciate it so very much!
Comment from Wendy G
How quickly and easily such trauma can begin, at the hands of a cruel predator. You wrote about it objectively, yet with authenticity and passion, all finely combined. A pity your uncle was never confronted with his crime against you, and apparently got away with it during his time on earth. The trauma remained with others. I am so glad you have found wholeness through your faith in Jesus. Best wishes for your writing in this contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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How quickly and easily such trauma can begin, at the hands of a cruel predator. You wrote about it objectively, yet with authenticity and passion, all finely combined. A pity your uncle was never confronted with his crime against you, and apparently got away with it during his time on earth. The trauma remained with others. I am so glad you have found wholeness through your faith in Jesus. Best wishes for your writing in this contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 07-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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Thank you Wendy, After reserving for this contest, my heart couldn't write anything true about a fun lil girl, with a fun childhood. So I believe God once again was nudging to try to help me help someone else. And as much as it was painful, I no longer dwell and hope that it does touch another soul. That would be the greatest reward. I can't thank you enough for your kind words, that still gives added comfort to the little sting that sometimes lingers, but now kindness wins every time. So thank you my dear friend for that gift!
And speaking of gifts, thank you for the gift of six stars. You are so special and I truly appreciate your gracious review!
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I understand. My childhood was quite dysfunctional, so I didn't enter as I don't like dwelling on it. I am trying to keep on forgiving the remaining family members responsible - an ongoing process, as they have no awareness of what deep hurt they caused. Yes, the sting lingers at times, but God understands and helps, and in the end I know He knows, and that's sufficient. Blessings and hugs.
Wendy
Comment from Michaela Moore
What a gentle and loving way to express such horrific happenings. I know that if people did have similar childhood horrors, the tone and rhyming would help them with the pain. And the end of your poem is so strong and full of hope. I believe God will use this as I believe God inspired you to write this. Blessings!
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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What a gentle and loving way to express such horrific happenings. I know that if people did have similar childhood horrors, the tone and rhyming would help them with the pain. And the end of your poem is so strong and full of hope. I believe God will use this as I believe God inspired you to write this. Blessings!
Comment Written 07-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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Thank you Michaela! You seem to know me pretty well my friend! After reserving for this contest, my heart couldn't write anything true about a fun lil girl, with a fun childhood. So I believe God once again was nudging to try to help me help someone else. And as much as it was painful, I no longer dwell and hope that it does touch another soul. That would be the greatest reward. I can't thank you enough for your kind words, that still gives added comfort to the little sting that sometimes lingers, but now kindness wins every time. So thank you my dear friend for that gift!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a very tragic tale of sexual abuse within the family which also made you vulnerable to rape, your poem is well written with fine rhymes and it is a pity that your uncle got away with this behaviour and was never punished but you must think of your own life now and move on and put it all behind you and live well, a very sad story told here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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This is a very tragic tale of sexual abuse within the family which also made you vulnerable to rape, your poem is well written with fine rhymes and it is a pity that your uncle got away with this behaviour and was never punished but you must think of your own life now and move on and put it all behind you and live well, a very sad story told here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 07-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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Thank you Dolly. After reserving for this contest, my heart couldn't write anything true about a fun lil girl, with a fun childhood. So I believe God once again was nudging to try to help me help someone else. And as much as it was painful, I no longer dwell and hope that it does touch another soul. That would be the greatest reward. I can't thank you enough for your kind words, that still gives added comfort to the little sting that sometimes lingers, but now kindness wins every time. So thank you my dear friend for that gift!
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is horrific story told with delicacy and strength.
The unimaginable acts done to you bring tears to my eyes.
To know that anyone could hurt an innocent child breaks my heart.
You're bravery through a traumatizing childhood is to be admired.
You are courageous by wielding your pen to create a verse of inspiration for those who have or are suffering, and for those fortunate enough to have not endured such adversity perhaps compassion.
Thank you for posting!
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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This is horrific story told with delicacy and strength.
The unimaginable acts done to you bring tears to my eyes.
To know that anyone could hurt an innocent child breaks my heart.
You're bravery through a traumatizing childhood is to be admired.
You are courageous by wielding your pen to create a verse of inspiration for those who have or are suffering, and for those fortunate enough to have not endured such adversity perhaps compassion.
Thank you for posting!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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Thank you Kitty. After reserving for this contest, my heart couldn't write anything true about a fun lil girl, with a fun childhood. So I believe God once again was nudging to try to help me help someone else. And as much as it was painful, I no longer dwell and hope that it does touch another soul. That would be the greatest reward. I can't thank you enough for your kind words, that still gives added comfort to the little sting that sometimes lingers, but now kindness wins every time. So thank you my dear friend for that gift!
Comment from amahra
I regret you had to endure that hurt for so many years. I wished someone had known so both could have paid the price for their crimes. But if your father had known, it's no telling what he would have suffered had he got his hands on those monsters. But God will revenge you. God bless you. I'm glad you found peace in Christ Jesus.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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I regret you had to endure that hurt for so many years. I wished someone had known so both could have paid the price for their crimes. But if your father had known, it's no telling what he would have suffered had he got his hands on those monsters. But God will revenge you. God bless you. I'm glad you found peace in Christ Jesus.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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Thank you Amahra. After reserving for this contest, my heart couldn't write anything true about a fun lil girl, with a fun childhood. So I believe God once again was nudging to try to help me help someone else. And as much as it was painful, I no longer dwell and hope that it does touch another soul. That would be the greatest reward. I can't thank you enough for your kind words, that still gives added comfort to the little sting that sometimes lingers, but now kindness wins every time. So thank you my dear friend for that gift!
Comment from Paul McFarland
I can feel the relief drain out of you as you wrote this poem. There is not a punishment strong enough for those who molest children. I am so glad that you have finally found peace.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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I can feel the relief drain out of you as you wrote this poem. There is not a punishment strong enough for those who molest children. I am so glad that you have finally found peace.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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Thank you Paul. After reserving for this contest, my heart couldn't write anything true about a fun lil girl, with a fun childhood. So I believe God once again was nudging to try to help me help someone else. And as much as it was painful, I no longer dwell and hope that it does touch another soul. That would be the greatest reward. I can't thank you enough for your kind words, that still gives added comfort to the little sting that sometimes lingers, but now kindness wins every time. So thank you my dear friend for that gift!
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Your story told by now is repetitive throughout the world, and the punishment for rape and molestation, if I was judge, would be horrendously worse than what is today given. Sorry for those early years, and rejoiceful for ther future.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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Your story told by now is repetitive throughout the world, and the punishment for rape and molestation, if I was judge, would be horrendously worse than what is today given. Sorry for those early years, and rejoiceful for ther future.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2022
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Thank you Tom. After reserving for this contest, my heart couldn't write anything true about a fun lil girl, with a fun childhood. So I believe God once again was nudging to try to help me help someone else. And as much as it was painful, I no longer dwell and hope that it does touch another soul. That would be the greatest reward. I can't thank you enough for your kind words, that still gives added comfort to the little sting that sometimes lingers, but now kindness wins every time. So thank you my dear friend for that gift!
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We, are as one only when we try to understand what another is trying to say.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
A very powerful and moving poem about a truly sad and horrible set of events. Nothing like that should happen to anyone at age 7 or 17. It is good that you finally had the courage to speak up. and that your Father, although badly shooked up finally knew what had happened.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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A very powerful and moving poem about a truly sad and horrible set of events. Nothing like that should happen to anyone at age 7 or 17. It is good that you finally had the courage to speak up. and that your Father, although badly shooked up finally knew what had happened.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2022
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Thank you so very much my awesome friend! You and other friends are such a healing source of love and caring kindness. Thank you for those words that mean so much and for the gift of six stars. I thank you again Jake with all my heart!
