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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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Power

BY: LIZ HARDIE There is a quote attributed to Richard J. Daley: “Power is dangerous unless you have humility.” Certain circumstances can make one examine and research power a little closer Questioning if power changes the people it was given to, and why they would allow it to change them It seems that for too many, it is more about having the power and name than being an actual leader As stated in the quote,…

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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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DEPRESSION IS….

BY: LIZ HARDIE Depression is misunderstood Many who are diagnosed many times do not even understand Although symptoms vary from person to person, support is essential Please understand that depression is treatable, so those diagnosed should never feel damned Causes include chemical imbalances, genetics, life events, and medical conditions Side effects of medications, and even drugs and alcohol, can cause or make it worse Sadly, many believe depression is a choice, and these causes do…

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SHE IS MORE THAN ASD

BY: LIZ HARDIE She is more than ASD She is a beautiful soul, loving, respectful, caring, and shy Overwhelmed by the chaos in our world Never angry, only gets upset or sad when misunderstood Misunderstood more than understood and often wonders why She is more than ASD Needs earplugs for loud noises, like fireworks, movie theatres, or high volume on TV Prefers a schedule and has a routine; changes cause her to be tearful with…

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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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INTENTIONAL HURT

BY: LIZ HARDIE Sometimes the ones who love you will cause intentional hurt Every move is calculated so you walk through life timidly You care so deeply for them And love them unconditionally Their harsh words and cold feelings Cut you like a knife, deep in your veins No matter what you say or do They make you hurt, for their gain Deeply damaged, you repress your feelings They can’t truly mean what they say…

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PLEASE EVERYONE

BY: LIZ HARDIE You please everyone, you want all around you to be happy and content Is this even possible in this world, in your life No matter who the people may be, friends, family, even strangers Someone will always find fault in you, their words will cut like a knife They feel they know you, how you should live and act But in reality, they don’t know many things about you It is all…

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