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Don’t let the name fool you,
this is a very real and sad topic that should be brought into awareness.
I have only had to deal with this in a supporting role the past couple of years.
But, if I can help someone else, then that is what I will do.
– The Harsh Reality from the blog Workesforme
Why???? by Arindam
Processing my abuse is hard, it sucks; but you know what?
I still have good days. I can’t just write about my abuse.
I want to express every part of me, every pissed off, happy, or sad moment.
That is me, it is the real me, the “naked me” that I intended to start expressing here.
stop child abuse by xioxio
So although my abuse is what led me to write here,
I will not just write about my “recovery.”
I am going to write about what I feel at the time
because my past has shaped me into the person I am now.
Innocence by Paperdragon
I refuse to wear a mask
and tell anyone who has suffered any kind of abuse
that “there is life after” and “you can survive”
you can get that anywhere really.
Empty Shell of Love by nighthawk101
What you are going to get here is the unmasked me,
and the journey that my life is in that very moment.
– Naked Me: Revised from the blog This is Naked Me
this is... The Neighborhood 
Touche; realistic & thought-provoking …..
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“Depiction of the Abused”, writer of this article has ability to keep the reader focused and interested in topic till the end.
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Reblogged this on hedlandgirl.
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Kendall, good post.
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Reblogged this on lovehappinessandpeace and commented:
A Good Insight into What happens to the Abused.
My Dears, my Heartfelt Sympathies, which is the Best I can give/do from this distance. But You know I have tried, by my writings.
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great ART !
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As a survivor, the innocence drawing’s eyes spoke volumes that unfortunately spoke to me immediately. It is haunting, so true and disturbing on ways that will stay with me for a long while.
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The words of an abused child is like a menacing darkness where every dimly lit hallway is a threat. It is better to be invisible than suffer the scorn of teachers, parents and co-workers. As children we internalize the negative and nurture what we know. I am not a stupid M’Fer (dad’s comments). I am a dumbass and I resemble that, worthless, incorrigible and practically brain dead.
I love the sound of a freight train, it’s sonorous clamor gives me a place to hide, The slightest unexpected noise and I go into panic. A sudden burst of adrenaline goes from head to my spine with a tingling burning sensation.
No abuse has not affected me at all. Except for the fear, the meds and an ever present sense of foreboding.
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Thank you Foghorn The IKonoclast for sharing your voice.
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Very power and moving.
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Reblogged this on Workesforme.
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Thank you for posting this up.
I have actually visited the link that you’ve put at the bottom.
It’s a contemplative pitstop to say the least.
It makes you stop and think and realise just how small our scope of the world is. Our perspective so narrow that we don’t see what others go through.
What I saw in the owner of that site is courage and inspiration. That is a battle that is not easy to fight but she has shown such power and drive to come out of the darkness.
I do not see a struggling person. I see instead a flower blossoming under dire weather conditions.
It is nothing short of inspiring to me. I feel very different now.
Thank you for sharing this. You brought some good change in me, a needed pitstop in the journey of self improvement.
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Thank you havendol for your sweet words. Although I do not see myself in that same light I appreciate hearing that. Your words add to my strength and help me realize that there is a bigger support than I even imagined.
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This is amazing.. Thank you so much for being bold enough to share. I know this pain because I’ve felt it, too. There’s so much power in speaking about it. Continue to be brave. Well done fellow survivor.
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Thank you for adding your voice to this forum and for your words of support. The words within this post belong to Heather Workes of This is Nake Me which I placed the link to right below the last stanza. I am certain that she is grateful to know of your supporting words.
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Fisherjo, your encouragment is appreciated. Thank you.
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This is so powerful. I am filled with deep emotion each time I view this collection. I wish I had the words to properly express those feelings but I do not. I thank you for bringing such an amazing collection together, you are truly gifted Kendall.
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Gutwrenching images and words here. Abusers should see and hear this.
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Heartwrenching images and words.
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Very nice… Its a very good work you did… Lets spread awareness like this and bring people to attention… With all this abuse so ramphant, you did a great job…. nice article…
by the way you might wanna read some good inspirational and thought provoking articles and poems on my blog http://pratheekreddy68.wordpress.com/ U’ll like it… Jus take a look…
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I’ve had those eyes before. I hope for all victims to have love and happiness in their futures.
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What a beautiful voice you have added to this forum. So glad your eyes are happy now. Welcome to The Neighborhood.
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the pictures are very moving. it does evoke.
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strong and emotional pictures.. it is journey of life that a person must face and rebuild a new self to face a the future…
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Beautiful, emotional pictures and it make me want to cry. It is the journey of life which a person have to face and build a new self to begin a new journey of life. Don’t let the past or abuse to spoil your life style and look forward to a new goal in life.
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I like Valenteenmusic Silent faces it makes me calm but a litlle sad thinking of abused young people. It takes time to heal the soul and the Divine help from above is one way to go, forgive is important as well and astrology could be a tool to know oneself and others better.
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Thank you for adding a voice of wisdom to this forum. You are appreciated. And Valenteenmusic does present a beautifully sad song. Welcome to The Neighborhood.
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oh these human’s error of abuse… Let there be light of hope on those who suffer.. let there courage to live after… let there be support that brings laughter….
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beautiful words. thank you for adding your voice. you are appreciated so glad you are in the neighborhood.
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we are all one… we speak what we need to speak… people like around and their voices will enumerate and terminate human rights voliation from the heart and mind one day…we will persist these war to the end
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Wow, putting music and pictures to this, makes it all the more powerful. I love it!
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Ladies & Gentlemen, from the blog Workesforme….Kirby Workes.
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God bless you, Mr. Kendall ! Thank you, you gave me a positive energy to continues my life!
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What beautiful words to start my day with. Thank you so very much. You are appreciated and welcome to The Neighborhood.
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You are a good person with a good heart. Your welcome!
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Very well done survivor:)
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As always, Meeinal, thank you for adding your beautiful voice. You are appreciated.
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Your welcome Kendall:) Feel very happy for your now:)
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Meeinal – While I am not a survivor of abuse, your words and emotions are appreciated by those who are.
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O then that’s great….. Sorry I misunderstood
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No apologies necessary. I am honored to hold a platform that brings attention to social issues and causes. Thank you for your kind words, Meeinal.
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Yes indeed:)
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Emotional pictures, hope this story helps someone out there.
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They are very emotional pictures. I hope it helps too. Thank you for adding your voice. So glad to have you in The Neighborhood.
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Aaaww.. may god bless them.
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What wonderful words. Thank you for adding such a beautiful voice to this forum and welcome to The Neighborhood.
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Wooow… This is such a powerful set of images…
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They are powerful. I knew they were the ones as soon as I laid eyes upon them. Thank you for adding your voice to this forum. You are appreciated.
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