Psychological abuse – Page 7 – Island of Misfit Mamas

The Frustration

I have a feeling you were told. Yesterday, you did something you haven’t done in months: you turned the heat on. It may not seem like a big deal. But it was a Saturday. You always leave the heat off on a Saturday. The bylaw officers don’t work weekends, so you make it a pointContinue reading “The Frustration”

The Nerve…!

My nerves are shot The last two weeks have been very mentally draining. And it’s not over yet. The next week and a half are going to be no different. Based on the last few days, there’s a suspicion that the narcissist has been told to knock it off. I don’t think he will. ForContinue reading “The Nerve…!”

The Isolation

One of the hardest parts is the isolation. I thought it was bad after I had my son. I was wrong. After you started your campaign, the feeling of isolation started to set in. It took awhile for me to catch on. The feeling had disappeared after we moved in, but started creeping back inContinue reading “The Isolation”

I See the Ripple Effect

The ripple effect of what you’ve done is immense. I can see the damage piling up behind me, the debris everywhere, like a tornado that just swept through. Leaving miles and miles of damage in its wake, waiting to be cleaned up and sorted. It’ll likely take YEARS to recover. But you don’t care. TheContinue reading “I See the Ripple Effect”

I’m Mad

I’m mad that I’ve been put into this position I’m mad that I can’t get people to believe me about how bad it is I’m mad that I can’t get it to stop I’m mad that my life is being flipped upside down I’m mad that if feels like I’m going nowhere I’m mad thatContinue reading “I’m Mad”

Your Silence is Deafening

All I hear is silence It’s gotten to the point where it’s all I hear It permeates through the building as loud as a lion’s roar, even though it doesn’t make a sound It’s deafening, but so loud that it can’t be ignored Everyone seems to be doubling down that I’m the problematic one, butContinue reading “Your Silence is Deafening”

My Voice

I know you’re trying to take my voice. Every time I speak up, I see you dig in your heels. Every time I stay silent, I see you dig in your heels. So far, you’ve been successful. I have taken my stand. I put in my formal statement and complaint last week. Do I thinkContinue reading “My Voice”

I See It: The Danger

I know how dangerous you are I see it in how you handle yourself I see it in how you behave I see it in how your family behaves I am very well aware of this situation can become extremely dangerous in a heart beat I am very well aware that your mood can dictateContinue reading “I See It: The Danger”

But Why…?

I’ve asked the question a million times. Why? You know what you’re doing is wrong You know what you’re doing is causing harm You know what you’re doing is having negative consequences You know you’re being deceitful You know what you’re doing is detrimental You know, but you don’t care You know, but you doContinue reading “But Why…?”

To Forgive…?

Or not to forgive…? That is the question. The answer is no. You intentionally started a war You intentionally tore me apart You intentionally made my life a living hell You intentionally made things worse when I tried to get you to stop You intentionally set out to elicit a reaction You intentionally set outContinue reading “To Forgive…?”