i was taught from a young age
that love was supposed to hurt
husbands were supposed to abuse their wives
and their wives
were supposed to protect their children
no wonder i let him do the things he did
i was just trying to be like my mother
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The Stages of Heartbreak and Grief of Who I Once Was
Poetryfreeform poetry describing the heartache of high school and college relationships and learning to navigate life alone
hundred thirty four: my mother's daughter
i was taught from a young age
that love was supposed to hurt
husbands were supposed to abuse their wives
and their wives
were supposed to protect their children
no wonder i let him do the things he did
i was just trying to be like my mother