Do you know what it’s like
To completely sacrifice your life
For another
To always put their needs and wants first
Even when it hurts
You
~
Do you know what it’s like
When another uses your giving nature to their advantage
And all they do is take, take, take, and still take
While telling you that you’re the one
They really hate
~
Do you know what it’s like
To want to escape
~
From love
~
Do you know what it’s like
To live in fear for your life
From another who creates strife
Wielding anger like a knife
Cutting so deep
You barely survive
Each time
~
And you can’t believe you’re still alive
~
Do you know what it’s like?

©AthenaRose 03/29/13

This is something I have never experienced. I can't even imagine.
A perpetual nightmare of being used, of being trapped and in danger.

I agree with Day Sinner. I felt trapped just reading it. After-words I'm just angry.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I thought you deserved a little pun.

What's even more unimaginable is that this kind of scenario is what some folks call "love"...

thank you, Cynderella, for reading my work and posting your sincere reaction... ()... and as always, I do enjoy your sharp mind, puns included...

I know the feeling, but the one i sacrifice is my dreams. Now i want to gain it back and put my guard up in every endeavor im going to take. Nice athena.

I'm very proud of you, Winlei... you are beautiful and smart, and I have no doubt that you will regain and achieve your dreams. It's never too late to begin anew, especially when self motivation strengthens you, and the wisdom you possess from personal experience guides your decisions that are tempered with cautionary measure... thank you for reading me, and communicating your thoughts...

I read your other writings in a man and woman thread. I just can relate. Hehe. Thanks athena.