I constantly check my reflection in your eyes.
Am I pretty? Too fat? Too thin? Too loud? What do you think of me as I cry while you call me stupid and punch me over and over again.
Why am I not good enough?
My world revolves around your ups and downs. Trapped beneath your umbrella of greed I wear gaudy greens, blues and reds per your request. I am the pawn you play because I am beautiful. With me on your arm men with money give you whatever you want.
No more.
I wish you nothing but pain. Lizbeth
Up From the Ashes 
Brutal. I missed the title at first, so had to check when I hit that last line…
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Thank you. I appreciate your comment more than you know.
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Raw and brilliant, Alicia
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Thanks so very much.
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Remind me never to get on your bad side then… LOL! I’m going crazy trying to get a full outfit for dancing done by Ach… tomorrow! Anyway, wanted to pop out and tell you I closed the post box, too expensive. Will be getting mail at the house now. Will send info email.
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You will never get on my bad side. I just sent you a letter,
so I hope it gets to you.
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I’ll look for it. My box is open to the 31st. Happy Halloween!
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Like Trent and Neil before me – raw and brutal. Well done.
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Thank you, Iain.
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A sad and difficult story told in such a way. But, well done.
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Thanks, Bill. Glad you stopped by.
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Powerful stuff.
You’re good at this writing thing! 😉
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That is a wonderful compliment coming from an excellent writer like you.
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Psst. Submit stuff.
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This took me back to a couple of memorable clients in my counseling office. I was able to help them escape from a similar situation without going to the extreme solution. Beautifully written.
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Thank you! I had a boyfriend WAY back in the old days when I was in college. He hit me ONCE. Done and done.
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Good for you! Once is too much.
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It pains me that this is a suicide note because he really doesn’t lose, she does, better if she planned his demise or took off without a trace.
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True. But that ain’t the way the story goes for so many when they are physically and mentally beaten down.
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Dear Lish,
I’m sorry Lizbeth found no other way out. Sad story. Good use of the prompt.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks!
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simply brutal. she deserved better.
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She did, thank you.
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I pressed like, but only that you penned this so well. As I would have hoped that she would not let him win. Suicide is not the right path
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Nope! It never is. Thanks for reading and leaving a comment.
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Alicia, I’m guessing Lizbeth was looking into her own eyes in the mirror? Such a horrible ending to a sensitive soul that was driven by her shadow.
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No, she is trying to figure out how “the man” sees her and why she can’t meet his standards. Thanks for wondering.
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Ah ok, you are very welcome. Powerful storytelling.
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Brilliantly done, Alicia. I noticed the title after I read the story. Like you said, it’s tragically true for so many who are beaten down both physically and emotionally. They genuinely feel there’s no way out, and at least they can hurt the person who hurt them, somehow.
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What a horrible life they’ve lived through. They’ve made a tough choice. I can understand it given what they’ve suffered through
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Thanks, Laurie.
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It’s so sad she couldn’t see a more hopeful way out. I don’t judge her. Her partner is a brute.
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Thank you for reading and commenting, and understanding her plight.
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Dark, and so well written 👌
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Thank you for reading and leaving a comment.
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It’s always sad when anyone’s in that position. It’s worse when they feel that suicide is the only way out. Well done.
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Thank you
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