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how does it feel?


How does it feel? To wake up every morning Realizing there is no more 'we' ..and that for you, I no longer weep. How does it feel? To know that the face you called ugly Is now flattered by another man. How does it feel? To see that the daughter that was once your princess, Now in the arms of another, Fulfilling her wishes. How does it feel? To know that hes doing your duty The job you weren't man enough for; You lost your opportunity. How does it feel? To see us filled with joy, Silly me, you were just a boy. How does it feel? To see yourself a mess: Drugs, clubs, weed, and mpre Is what has brought you to debts, lonliness, misery and the rest. How does it feel? Tell me, because im dying to know. No, just kidding. I could give less than a blow. How does it feel? That today I give no damn about you. Those pathetic checks and rare visits Its all its come to. How does it feel? To see the vulnerable girl you abused of, Lied to, cheated and spit on, Is now strong, educated, empowered woman, You should be scared of! So now, instead of asking you: " how does it feel?" I ask myself, "How do I feel?" How do i feel? Being able to do what i want Without your consent, It has taken off some weight How do I feel? Being able to live in peace, Knowing my new partner is honest, serious, respectful and faithful. Im truly grateful. How do I feel? Knowing he does what you never did To make US his number one priority. I feel, like leaving our unhealthy relationship Was the best thing ive ever done Stupid me, to think my life would be over, If you were to be gone It took all the strength I had to make that choice. But now, I have a voice. A voice, I am using now to share my story, my pain To inspire hope among girls who can relate; That theyre not the first or the last, This is something that must be left in the past!
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monique_bray
yes i am a victim of domestic violence i share my story with others to let them know they are not alone

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