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Sheryl’s Story |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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Sheryl’s Story Sheryl told the story of a child wronged Her voice was steady, message strong Clear blue eys gazed upon the crowd Secrets, once buried, now shared out loud Some eyes dropped down or looked away Some didn't want to hear what she had to say Discomfort written clearly on their face Yet, Sheryl displayed a survivor’s grace Her words reached out to hearts and minds Some wondered if they had missed the signs Many spilled teardrops of surprise Perhaps cries for help went unrecognized Sheryl spoke with self-taught dignity and grace Sadly, her childhood lost can never be replaced Candidly, she told of molestation once endured Her story now is told - will her story be heard --- Alison [This message has been edited by Alison (03-15-2008 12:29 AM).] |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
wonderful write! Understood, and related to |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
timothysangel, Thank you so much. You sound like a kindred spirit. I changed this a lot - I just didn't like the version that you read. Thank you for reading and responding with so much compassion. Alison |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, James. I am writing this for a friend of mine - keep coming in and fine-tuning it. Sheryl is a real person who talked to a group today - I had the honor of listening to her - and I was proud. She and I share many things, sadly - this is one. Alison |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
The first step is always the hardest. I applaud her courage for starting the recovery process.It will sometimes seem an impossible task but there will be setbacks & flash backs as she attempts to bury the ghosts. I am so pleased for her that you are the kind ear that she has to help her through the dark times. Give my regards to Sheryl & let her know that there will be light at the end of the tunnel, she must now follow the path to the end. She has the support, she just needs to nurture the belief. John |
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firestorm Member
since 2008-02-26
Posts 109 |
I am sharing this with a friend who may now have the courage by reading this to do the same-thank you |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
That is a very sad poem Alison but beautifully written, thanks for sharing. Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Thank you, John. Sheryl's story, unfortunately, is the story of many of us. She is way beyond starting to talk about it -- she is publically speaking out -- as am I. Thank you, my friend, A |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
firestorm, I have written about this in the prose section of PiP also. I think there are two or three entries from me. You are welcome to share those with her too .. anything that can help her. xoxoxo Alison |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Lindsay, Thank you. I think I struggled more with this poem than any I have written. I want it to be right - Not sure if it is there yet, but I had to set it aside. Thank you and I am glad that you are here. Alison |
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