Is It Love or Abuse? Tell-Tale Signs to Be Aware Of

It's the feeling like you can't be heard

It's the feeling like you're not heard

It's the feeling like you can't go anywhere

It's the feeling like you can't move or share

It's the feeling like you can't say no

It's the feeling like you can't let go

It's the feeling like there's no escape

It's the feeling like you're a mistake

It's the feeling like you can't be free

It's the feeling like you can't be me

It's the feeling like you can't speak up

It's the feeling like you can't share your love

It's the feeling like you can't find the way

It's the feeling like you can't break away

It's the signs of emotional abuse

It's hard to tell when it's too late

It's hard to tell when it's too far

It's hard to tell when you're broken down and barred

Can be a sign of something wrong,

When one can’t do and one can’t be,

The feelings of guilt and shame,

The lack of communication,

The other one will feel so gone.

And back into the light of day

And once you’ve escaped this emotional abuse

You’ll never forget how it felt to lose

But it’s time to start anew

And find the strength within you

To move on and start a new life

And find the joy and peace and light

And never again be a victim of abuse

So you can find the love and joy that you deserve

The heavy weight of pain,

That sits in your heart,

Reminds you of the tears,

That keep falling apart.

The fear of being judged,

In a new loving embrace,

Makes you question yourself,

Is this the right place?

The hurtful words that fly,

In a raging storm of abuse,

Are they trying to bring you down,

And take away your use?

The silent treatment that follows,

As if you are a ghost,

Leaves you feeling hollow inside,

Your emotions just toast.

The gaslighting of your feelings,

That leaves you feeling confused,

Making you doubt your mind,

And think your feelings are used.

The blaming for all the wrongs,

That makes you feel so small,

Makes you question your sanity,

And your sense of it all.

The guilt that holds you back,

From emotions that are true,

Makes it hard to follow your heart,

And what you want to do.

The hatred that fills the air,

When trying to express your needs,

Makes it hard to trust again,

In the hope to succeed.

The isolation that is forced,

From family and friends alike,

Makes it hard to break away,

From the cycle of the fight.

The manipulation of mind,

To distance yourself away,

From the people who care for you,

Day in and out of play.

The economic abuse,

That follows to control,

Makes it hard to escape,

And take back your soul.

The threats of harm,

That become real,

Makes it hard to stay safe,

When danger is revealed.

The sexual abuse,

That tears apart,

Leaves you feeling broken,

And a piece of your heart.

The power and control,

That has been taken away,

Makes it hard to feel safe,

And have time to play.

The cycles of abuse,

That keep repeating over and over,

Makes it hard to break free,

And stand out as a lover.

The trauma that follows,

That keeps you in fear,

Makes it hard to move forward,

And hold back a tear.

But know that you are strong,

And you can break out of this,

Take back your freedom,

And you will be truly bliss.

The signs of emotional abuse are hard to take

It's hard to tell when it's too late