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could have, should have, but i didn’t

could have said no, should have said no, but i was 7, and 8, and 9. i feel guilt for something i had no control of, i was only 7, and 8, and 9. i had 3 years to say something yet i didn’t. i wish i did. i fear intimacy, i fear touch, i fear her. could have said no, should have said no, i wish i said no. but i was 7, and 8, and 9 only a child who was embarrassed they let this happen to them. i am now 16, realizing it was not and never was my fault.

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Reya Suri

Date: 1/10/2025 1:56:00 PM

First, I’m so sorry dear. no one deserves that, especially at an age so young; SA is disgusting. Just because you didn’t say no didn’t make it right; I couldn’t either. Sometimes, we don’t fight or flight; we freeze. As for “her,” she doesn’t deserve life. It’s a bold statement, but I believe that anyone who does that, whether or not they do it to a child should not be in society. They should live loveless lives and die. You are SO strong, and it’s not your fault. You were so young. Take care <3

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/29/2024 4:50:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.