I’d been thinking about someone I knew to whom this happened. Or a very close version of it anyway.
A funny, vivacious woman, turned into a shell by this horrible man who turned out to have his own severe mental health problems.
And then. I started thinking of other women I’d known. More lovely women damaged by partners they had.
Doesn’t just happen to women by the way. I know that.
But that’s only part of the story, isn’t it?
It’s too simplistic to make an empath v narcissist narrative modern life is so fond of. Many emotional abusers do so because of the dark they themselves hold and can’t bear so they unleash it upon others.
Stories within stories, always.
The ‘blind’ thing is actually from my own house! I have this problem in my home. And from a writing point of view I liked the idea of the dual meaning of the word ‘blind’ and how the character in the story was herself blind to her own suffering.
The ppl who previously owned my house had this blind problem so they bricked the window up, lol, only one in a street of identical houses! Kinda sensational
Super writing Julie. Poetic. You should try and get this stuff published.
My auntie married a guy like this. I always remember him wearing grey. That was the colour of the atmosphere whenever he walked in... grey. He sucked the life out of everything. Used to make my poor little cousin wet herself whenever he shouted. He left one day and took his debts with him. Good riddance. My cousin found him when she was an adult and discovered she had two half sisters. Then they started asking her for money. And that was that. Realised her life was better with just one amazing sunny mum and without a grey dad ☹️
It’s rare I write anything like that as you know. Most of my dark comes out as poetry.
I started writing it yesterday eve then had the urge to finish it staying up til early hours to post it. Felt weirdly right to post in the wee small hours!
I suppose it’s more disturbing for me, because I know it’s true. I mean I condensed some of it slightly but certainly the emotional abuse, dog bothering and hanging took place.
I’d been thinking about someone I knew to whom this happened. Or a very close version of it anyway.
A funny, vivacious woman, turned into a shell by this horrible man who turned out to have his own severe mental health problems.
And then. I started thinking of other women I’d known. More lovely women damaged by partners they had.
Doesn’t just happen to women by the way. I know that.
But that’s only part of the story, isn’t it?
It’s too simplistic to make an empath v narcissist narrative modern life is so fond of. Many emotional abusers do so because of the dark they themselves hold and can’t bear so they unleash it upon others.
Stories within stories, always.
The ‘blind’ thing is actually from my own house! I have this problem in my home. And from a writing point of view I liked the idea of the dual meaning of the word ‘blind’ and how the character in the story was herself blind to her own suffering.
Hope you liked it anyway.
The ppl who previously owned my house had this blind problem so they bricked the window up, lol, only one in a street of identical houses! Kinda sensational
Loved it x
Thanks. This actually happened to my friend. But of course every woman at some point in her life has known an ‘Andrew’…..
True. Another resonant piece Julie. You are a gifted writer.
Thank you lovely x
Indeed x
I haven't
Terribly sheltered life
Don't do bf's or ppl
Good with empty landscapes full of pebbles however 💯
Good for you x
Couldn't stop reading this.
Fantastic short story writing. X
Aww thank you.
I posted it in the middle of the night. What a stupid time to post it😂
But I’d just finished it and wanted to get it out there and it seemed the right time because it was dark matter and the world outside was dark.
Super writing Julie. Poetic. You should try and get this stuff published.
My auntie married a guy like this. I always remember him wearing grey. That was the colour of the atmosphere whenever he walked in... grey. He sucked the life out of everything. Used to make my poor little cousin wet herself whenever he shouted. He left one day and took his debts with him. Good riddance. My cousin found him when she was an adult and discovered she had two half sisters. Then they started asking her for money. And that was that. Realised her life was better with just one amazing sunny mum and without a grey dad ☹️
Oh bless.
Yes many of the bastards about sadly.
Controlling, manipulative behaviour.
And I’m sure there are plenty of female versions, didn’t want to make it a manhate post!
Hope your cousin is doing well now :)
Woof! I liked it, but wow! Glad I read it in the glaring light of day. I think we have all known people like that.
Yes, thankfully I believe she is happy now in a good relationship.
Gripping, dark and very powerful tale. It definitely presents a more realistic slant on these matters x
I think traditionally, emotional abuse in relationships is less documented than say domestic violence or rape but it’s just as harrowing and damaging.
F me. That was a powerful read. Tales of the Unexpected vibe. I saw the end coming but only made it more tense.
Thank you.
It’s rare I write anything like that as you know. Most of my dark comes out as poetry.
I started writing it yesterday eve then had the urge to finish it staying up til early hours to post it. Felt weirdly right to post in the wee small hours!
I suppose it’s more disturbing for me, because I know it’s true. I mean I condensed some of it slightly but certainly the emotional abuse, dog bothering and hanging took place.
Beautiful writing, Julie. A very powerful tale. Thank you x
Thank you lovely. Glad you appreciated x
Goosebumps reading that. Xx
Aww ta.
Glad it made you feel something (that sounds weird but you know what I mean I think 😂)
😂😂😂😂😂💕 xx
Dark x
I’m coming out of a very dark stage and rarely write stuff like this but just fancied a change.
That was really compelling. A compassionate twist. Terribly sad how the damaged human can react by damaging others.
Frightfully jolly! Really laughed + very well penned + do some more !! 😀
An interesting take.
💔❤️
Aww ta. That one just came as if someone was talking to me, I was crying too x