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A Deadly Pattern
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A Deadly Pattern |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC 
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Though you'd never know it by looking at me So much abuse and violence I see I was born into a family that screamed and hit each other I was hit more than once, even by my own Mother I swore when I was young, that I'd grow up differently I'd not allow this pattern of violence to disrupt my tranquility Yet here it is again, different, but just as scary as before These blue eyes have seen more than most in a lifetime, all before the age of four My sister is the spitting image of my birth Mom She can't help it, it's in her genes Now I realise though why I kept hearing her Screaming so loud in my dreams She has a temper Anyone who knows her, knows that it's true Now I'm faced with a very difficult decision I just don't know what to do She's now on the recieving end of being hit Her husband drinks so much, he's out of control I wonder how much more her body can take I worry about the toll it must be taking on her soul She also has a little girl I think about my niece, so much that I fear How I wish I could hold her small body close I'd chase away all of her tears She's too young to say what she is thinking The same violence I saw though, she sees it too I am 3,000 miles away from them all What do I do? My sister says that she loves him She won't leave him, no she just won't go I worry next I'll be attending a funeral Hers or my neice, I just don't know.... Sorry for this painful write guys, but I'm facing an extremely hard situation, just so upset and scared, and I don't know what to do or where to turn... I was born into a family of violence. Luckily I was adopted and given a second chance, as were both of my sisters. My middle sister Linda though has never "escaped" her past...she has so much anger and hurt built up and her self esteem is so low...she married a man quite like my biological father. He drinks almost daily and their fights have escalated more and more. Last night she called me at about 3 AM in the morning because he had taken a knife to her and cut her arms all up, he shoved her down a flight of stairs. All the while my niece was sleeping soundly in her crib...but the what ifs are killing me! I just feel so lost... Thanks for listening and for reading. As always it means more to me than you all could know. Take care, Amy "When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter" |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Amy, honey, you know you really have to try and get your sister to get some help. This isn't good (to say the least) and it isn't going to change unless someone steps in...if she won't leave him, you should call the police there and ask what can be done at the very least to protect your niece....(((hugs))) if you need me, you know where I am.... Love you, me |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Don’t want to sound like I’m ringing an alarm, BUT… She needs to run as fast and as far as she can away from that problem. Take the child and only what money she can beg barrow and steal!! RUN! Don’t walk. She needs to get the heck out of there NOW! JL She said: ”You look cute in the dark.” |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
She already said she isn't going to leave him... Call child services. The child is in danger. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Oh my Gosh -- I know how brutally frustrating this is. My heart bleeds for you and I will keep you in my prayers. It is hard to watch for I've seen it too. Hugs -- Susan The whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Amy, I’m so sorry she’s going through this. I know how helpless one can feel from the outside, and have sent you an e-mail.  Best wishes and hugs, /Kit |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Dearest Amy, forgive me for being so bold as to say, no one needs to stay encarserated within the depth of such an unhealthy and contaminated situation....one must be reminded of their significance and the importance of self respect...she needs to get out of there and fast. To be loyal to this kind of treatment is futile. Prayers, hugs and many wishes for peace sent your way. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Thank you all for your wonderful uplifting words of comfort during this most difficult time...I have taken everything you all have said to heart. A special thank you to you Kit...your e-mail was just lovely. Take care my friends, Amy  "When life gives you sorrow, may you experience the spirit of laughter" |
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ParisGrl Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 610 |
Amy, I understand where you are coming from.....maybe you could go see your sister and try to talk to her face to face. Take Care....miss you. ~Laura~ |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Aimster Not all flowers come to bloom Some stay buds that have no room Some are cut by cut of blade And some will live until they fade. That is the nature of the flower. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
You need to inform family services so they can take steps, if possible, to protect the little girl. I feel for you and I know how helpless you must feel. This is such a bad situation, I will pray for your sister and her daughter. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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rosepetals25
since 2000-05-31
Posts 3076PA |
I'm sorry your sister is in such a painful situation. I do think you should get ahold of childhood services. Your sister has the choice to stay, your neice doesn't. If your sister doesn't want to leave there is no reason for her daughter to stay in danger. Plenty of hugs to you I wish you and your family the best of luck.Tara |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Holding you and your family in my thoughts. It's hard to be so far away at times like this. All you can do is be there for your sister and niece and pray for them. |
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maddy New Member
since 2004-04-08
Posts 2 |
Amy, I'm so sorry to hear about your family's pain. I'll include linda and her family in my prayers. Take care my friend. |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Amy I am so sorry for the heartaches life has challenged you and your family with. Please know that you and your sister and niece are in my thoughts and prayers. There is help out there....sometimes it just seems unreachable....but it is there. Hugs. |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
I wanted to again thank you all for your comfort and support over the past few days. I had a good friend of mine in here tell me that there are people concerned about me, and asking about me. I am holding up pretty well. My sister actually goes to court today to testify against her husband. He has three charges against him...one of which is a felony-assault with a weapon, the other two are child endangerment and spousal abuse. I didn't have to call CPS to make a report, because they contacted my sister this past Tuesday once they found out the charges her husband is facing. I wanted to let anyone also out there know that this is a real situation, a very scary one but I am coping with it pretty well. I am trying to be here for my sister as much as I can...and am glad I have such a wonderful place to turn to for refuge. Thank you again for your comments, e-mails etc...it means so very much to me! Take care and love, Amy |
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