Category Archives: Trauma

The Victim’s Path

  The Victim’s Path Take the victim’s path And you’ll trod such rocky ground! No signpost, just more attacks; No hope a-glimmer, just despair, So spare yourself the trouble, Do not go there! He struck her once and she apologized. … Continue reading

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Regrets: A Good Thing

  Regrets: I Got a Ton “Regrets” is dedicated to all broken-hearted lovers and all my Alzheimer’s and care-giving friends Regrets Regrets? I got a ton. All the fights I never won, All the love I never lent, And all … Continue reading

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Out of Business: Out of Memory

  Out of Business: Out of Memory Harry’s Memory Harry could not remember. His memory drew a blank. “You don’t even remember the question, do you dear?” Mary could not make Harry understand. “Oh you,” she snapped in exasperation. “Constance. … Continue reading

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