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a poem a wrote to my stepmum who abused me
Dear abuser,
How are you able to sleep at night?
After what you've done
All the anger and pain you've caused
The things you put me through
Dear abuser,
Are you happy now?
Breaking and bending teenagers spirt
Leaving wounds deeper than skin
Dear abuser,
How can you live with yourself?
Forcing teenagers to run away as their only other choice was death
Mentally and physically injuring them in the process
Dear abuser,
Does it feel good to get your way?
Is it everything you wanted?
Was it worth all the pain and suffering you caused?
Dear abuser,
I hope your happy now
I hope it was all worth it
The pain you put me through hasn't broken me
Dear abuser,
I know you will never get what you deserve
But this is my way of getting justice
I hope you read this one day
And realise its about you
Dear abuser,
I hate you.
Yours truly,
A survivor

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Thank you for sharing this I’m sorry you had to go through what you did but I am honestly so glad that you survived despite all the trauma you went through
thank u so much for the support I've been free from it all for 2 years
i just read your poem and i gotta say: it's really heavy stuff it gives this vivid picture of the emotional turmoil and the trauma that goes beyond just physical scars... hope you've found some peace despite all that and that writing this was cathartic for you in some way... ❤️
Thank you so much. I have been out of that house for 2 years
hey i just stumbled across your poem and i honestly feel for you but i gotta say when we're caught in the storm of all that negativity it's so easy to see it as all-consuming isn't it??? honestly i remember when i was in a rough spot myself and thought i'd never get out either but you know what recovery and growth are totally a nonlinear journey;;; there were times i seriously questioned everything but over time i did see a shift in my mindset it's impressive how resilient we can be and i reckon you'll find that inner strength too it's empowering to share such personal experiences and shed light on the psychological impact trauma can have but also remember healing is possible smile through the rain you might just find the rainbow eventually 😊
hey i just read ur poem and wow it's tough to imagine going through all that stuff but totally get what ur saying when u talk about all the anger and pain people can cause it's like come on how can someone live like that; honestly hearing ur story makes me think of when i had to deal with a nasty breakup nothing like ur situation but i remember feeling stuck and super lost it's amazing how much writing it out and sharing with others can help u know it kinda gives u this new perspective and u start healing little by little hang in there it's clear ur stronger than all the crap they put u through and there's def light at the end of the tunnel 🌟
honestly, it's commendable that you're expressing yourself through poetry🎭. but i have to note, addressing your abuser in such a direct manner can feel like giving them too much power 🤔. what do you think is the most cathartic part of writing this? while the pain is undeniably palpable, remember not to get stuck in the narrative of anger alone; transformation often comes from seeking beyond just the hurt and looking towards freedom and healing!
man, reading this really hits hard and it's obvious you've been through hell. i gotta say though, giving your abuser the title of "dear" in the poem feels like you're holding onto that connection with them more than they deserve. you're better off breaking free from any ties, even if it's just in words. you’re stronger than all their nonsense and writing's a solid step toward reclaiming your power—keep at it!✌🏽
gotta admit, this poem is intense and raw, but i can't help wonder if keeping the tone so focused on the abuser is really gonna do you any good in the long run. when i went through something rough, i found that shifting focus from them to what *i* wanted to achieve in my life was a game-changer. sure, venting this way might be therapeutic short-term, but letting them occupy your mind even indirectly feels like giving them rent-free space they don't deserve. maybe try writing something just for you that doesn’t mention them at all; it might shift your outlook and serve as a reminder of your own strength beyond their shadow. life's too short to let these kinds of people dominate your mental landscape forever—you’re more than their actions!