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GASLIGHTING

By: Liz Hardie Gaslighting, her reality became untrue, he used this technique to silence her Found just the right time to start manipulating Words he said, the love he gave, and the promises he made They were all lies, her head he was controlling Refusing to believe he ever made her sad enough to cry Using her emotions and depression against her, he believed she needed help, yet questioned her on why Always telling her,…

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Head Games

BY: LIZ HARDIE Head games played by others can either make you or break you It was her choice, her decision on how she would follow through Does she let them hurt her, break her down completely, emotionally and physically Or does she rise above the games, hurtful words, and just be who she is meant to be For years, she chose to be manipulated and controlled, head games played consumed her mind Letting others…

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FAILURE IS PART OF HER SUCCESS

BY: Liz Hardie She has always been told that failure is part of her success Oftentimes, she feels she is being set up to fail Thinking little of herself and refusing to see her worth Thankfully, she has her daughters to inspire her, give her the courage and strength to prevail Although her reactions, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions may all be driven by her past experiences The influence of her past seems unconscious, allowing it…

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STRAIGHTEN HER CROWN

BY: LIZ HARDIE She must straighten her crown, can’t let them see Let them see the tears and her broken heart She was born with power, strength and with grace No need to break, beautiful woman, such a unique work of art Flawless, gorgeous, trustworthy, humble and kind Jealousy and hatred by others will test her In friendships and relationships, many will try to rip her heart out Testing her emotions and worth, she must…

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Deep, Dark Secrets

BY: LIZ HARDIE Deep, dark secrets she has held on to for many years She must be careful who she speaks to, as she feels she may be misunderstood Living in silence is so much easier than showing who you are Hiding in the dark with her thoughts always seemed best Knowing no matter what, she will always have emotional scars Rarely speaking or standing up for herself in life It was easier to live…

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DIVORCE IS NEAR

BY: LIZ HARDIE Divorce is near, and mediation is only a few days away Hopefully, it all goes as planned; this is all she can pray Her trust in him has vanished, no longer believing any word that comes out of his mouth Most of their marriage was a lie, his love and his actions, had no truth So now she enters the final moments of closing this chapter Excited is an understatement, his narcissistic…

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LIKE A MARIONETTE

BY: LIZ HARDIE She has always felt like a marionette, controlled by a puppet master Body always moving, voice never heard, yet always seen Manipulation by the puppet masters controlling her, so deceitful and cunning Constant feelings of depression, anxiousness, clearly disturbed, never calm or serene Used and abused by each puppet master that came into her life How they ever got access to those strings, she still does not know Blaming herself for allowing…

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SHE SEES HIM

BY: LIZ HARDIE She sees him, and her heart skips a beat Not because she has feelings for him or still loves him But because she fears him and knows the type of man he is Their entire relationship was built on lies, disrespect, and manipulation He controlled everything, what she would do and who she would see His family learned to prioritize his needs first, sacrificing their well-being This validated him, as he finally…

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NEVER BE UNDERSTOOD

BY: LIZ HARDIE Maleficent may never be understood by people in life or the people who care Not one to come forth with the bad or ever wanting to overshare Her dad taught her to expect the best, prepare for the worst, and take what comes Her mom taught her to block out the bad, which, too much in her life, she has become numb Deep down, she still feel emotions, yet she has learned…

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HE MISSES OUT

BY: LIZ HARDIE He misses out on seeing his child grow, watching her become the great person she is today This is his choice when he made his child less important than everything else in his life He misses out on milestones, birthday parties, celebrations, sporting events, first dates With or without him, she is strong and determined, destined to do amazing things in her life  He thinks people talk negatively about him to her;…

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