Brenda this is sad and you have so openly expressed yourself. You have come a long way and I am happy that you had the courage to stand up for yourself. I can relate well and so many others unfortunately don't find the strength to escape such control. You have found happiness. Thank you for sharing and added to my favorite. All the very best and warm hugs to you

Beautifully written! Very relatable Brenda for one whose been in a self destructive relationship. Hugs

So powerful. So strong whilst so sad. Your write is an inspiration for as all. I could feel the message being told here and it was truly beautiful.

Strong write, Brenda. Great to see a new post from you.
All the best as ever

This is great. The strength to leave those places behind. To have the power to realise that the clawing, digging and scratching doesn’t always help and can just serve to keep us in those holes. To take back control. Very inspirational.

A brave and inspirational piece that will touch anyone who has either been through or is going through a toxic relationship. It's a measure of your strength that you broke free and found happiness again. A really well deserved nomination. Hugs Milly x

To have met you in person, and to see the beautiful sparkle of your eyes, how can anyone make you feel this way... it just guts me... This poem is a tear jerker... hugs you

Just beautiful Miss Brenda, and great to see a new poem from you. Much love M :)x

I love this. You could have written it for me. To be able to walk free, taking in the air, not the mud. I appreciate how reading this made me feel. Great write. Thank you.
Catherine x

This tugs at the heart... So glad you were able to climb out of that hole... hugs you

Judging Comment:

This is so inspirational, I can’t explain how much support from my heart I have for you.. Expressing what you’ve been through, and how you overcame yourself shows how strong you are. This is a powerful poem, and you are a powerful woman!!