Domestic Violence (My Personal Series)

[Kenya Mack]

For those of you that don't know me personally, allow me to let you in on a small bit of personal information. I was a previous victim of domestic violence. So, this issue hits extremely close to home for me when I read about issues in the newspaper or watch them on the news. I decided the other day to speak about domestic violence from a personal point-of-view. I am in no way an expert on the subject and don't claim to be. I can only offer myself as a friend to anyone in need and hopefully comfort in knowing that you are not alone.

Please join me as I blog this out at: http://kenyagoodman.blogspot.com

When Love Hurts

Reminiscing on the jubilant days so far extinct.
I now reach for the right words, but these lips won't speak.
What happened to the laughter, affection, and unconditional love?
I thought you were a gift from the heavens above.
How we were able to overcome the disagreements so effortlessly.
Does this ever cross your mind, or is it just me?
Still I love with a heart broken into a thousand pieces.
I gather them all together but the excruciating pain never ceases.
How could you hurt me when I live for you day in and day out?
Nobody ever taught me that this is what love's supposed to be about.
Somewhere in the chaos I lost sight of me.
The way I walk, talk, think, and the way thing used to be.
I realized a few months ago I don't know myself anymore.
My whole being shivers at the thought of the unexpected you have in store.
My solution is to end it all myself and show my life discontinued.
Then I realized you stole my life, a disgraceful venue.
Lost my sense of direction and I just don't know where to turn.
I think about our relationship and all that I've learned.
I've been betrayed by the enemy himself.
Though I lack material, my heart and my soul are my wealth.
I called on the Lord with all my might.
I basked in His presence and vowed to fight.
Fought for my purpose and rediscovered myself.
Vowed to God to take repossession my wealth!
Determination so strong in my spirit that I left with the clothes on my back.
Never to look behind me and didn't even think to pack.
I've found my love is God's agape love and it's so true.
I'm better this way, and there's one way I'll never give up on you.
I'll always pray for you to begin to love yourself.
That soon one day you'll even rediscover your wealth.
Though you hurt me so bad, I still will always love you.
Just not enough to continue to take the abuse and I thank God for the new!
I have no regrets for I've learned a valuable lesson.
No matter what anyone does, they deserve to be forgiven.
Use sound wisdom and look to God first in all that I do.
He's my Healer, my Comforter, and my Deliverer and to Him I'll forever be true!


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[Kenya Mack]

Thank you Tynisha. Even if I only save one life with my testimony, it would have all been worth it. Thanks again. You are so kind. Peace and blessings to you as well! *hugs*

[Tynisha (A Stepp Above Weddings and Events)]

Kenya;

Thanks for sharing your personal expereince in reference to this unhuman act (Domestic Violence). You are a strong and beautiful woman. Keep speaking out for the sake of those going through domestic violence. I know of men and women who have been faced with this dangerous act. Some were able to leave, others stayed, and a couple lost or took there lives because of this unkind and criminal act. Peace and Blessings to you!! Muah!!