Blood Is Not...

...thicker than water.

When someone tells you they are a survivor of sexual abuse or multiple sexual abuses - believe them.

When someone comes forward to solidify that claim, having been an eye witness, believe them too.

The consequences of NOT acknowledging it are severe.

You and my abusers are toxic to my sanity and well-being.

Severing the ties that bind was the easy part. Hating the abusers - and hating you for believing the abusers over me - will last forever.

While forgiveness was granted long ago - I did it for me, not for all of you - none of you will ever again be part of my life. Ever.

Even if you are my mother and they are your sons.

Idol Monsters

While others idolized
I was terrified
Of things that go
Bump in the night.

I was led from my bed
Sound asleep in my head
While you did whatever
You wanted.

As the years have gone by
I no longer try
To remember anything
That you said.

Because now that I know
How far evil will go
You are nothing but
Idol Monsters.