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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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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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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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THEY DID NOT KNOW

BY: LIZ HARDIE They did not know. A young girl, full of life, confidence, hope, worth With an amazing mother, father, brother, and sister She was loved and cared for, protected always by them No one was prepared for the evil that hurt her  Sexually assaulted at the age of eleven  Raped at the age of fifteen Raped at the age of sixteen Family could not protect her, couldn’t intervene Physically abused at the age…

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Con and Narcissist

BY: LIZ HARDIE You are a con and a narcissist Gaining the trust of most people you meet Reading people, faking smiles and flaunting your charm, you felt like quite the catch Knowing what to say at the right time, words so sweet Those damn words, almost all of them stories and lies A con and I fell hard, fell in love with you Falling for the hurt I heard in your voice and saw…

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FIND YOURSELF

BY: LIZ HARDIE Is it possible to find yourself, figure out who you are When the thought of finding it out seems so, so far Beaten up emotionally and physically throughout life Going through divorce, despite being an amazing wife Daughters who are amazing, they are everything, life revolves around them Days you may wonder, are you anyone’s precious gem Daughters adore you, love you to no end Blessed with some of amazing family and…

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