She had to cut off family,
simply to keep her sanity.
They judged her hard, but that’s okay,
they could not understand her ways.
She tried her best to just fit in,
but felt that she could never win.
When she belonged, they made it wrong,
and felt these actions made them strong.
She had to cut off family,
to spare herself from agony.
She used to think they were complete,
until their hearts turned to concrete.
She thought reunions were quite nice,
they came to visit once or twice.
Soon came to see, it was intrigue,
that brought them there, carrying deceit.
She had to cut off family,
to make her life skip happily.
Forming her own, built a new home,
real love that was not made of foam.
She learned to decipher their clues,
to teach her kids how to be true.
Show them to try, no hidden lies,
so they could love from deep inside.
She had to cut off fantasy
to make room for reality.
A peaceful life, a new design
with a full love that feels divine.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
You are an excellent poetic storyteller, dear Grace. Enjoyed reading this, my friend. That final line ties everything together 🤍🤍
So happy you enjoyed, my friend. Thanks so much, dear Grace.💕
Lovely. Thanks
Thanks so much💕
Life’s truths woven so wonderfully, Grace. I especially love the last lines, such dept 🙏🤍
Thank you so much, Destiny. Glad you liked it, my friend.💕
Always a pleasure Grace 😊💞
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I can relate to this so much. It gave me chills a little bit. I have created a wonderful life for my kids because of all the things I didn’t receive, like stability and safety.
Happy to hear that you were able to move forward and give them a better life, Nicole. Wonderful, thanks for sharing.💕
Wow Grace! 😮 This is a really thought provoking & powerful read! 💪💪🤔🤔📖📖 You cut through the “fantasy” of the ideal family literally reminding us of what some folk have to do in order to protect their sanity. This is brilliant! 👌👌👏👏💕💕
Thank you so much, Ken. So glad you enjoyed it, my friend.💕🙏💕
Sadly, I know just how this feels. But at the end of the day, we must do what it takes to protect ourselves and ensure our physical and mental health. My family has been sundered, but it’s possible to choose others who will love and care for us to be our “family.”. Your poetry always carries the weight of wisdom, my friend, and this poem is a beauty. 🙂
Thank you so much, dear Mike. Sorry you have had these experiences, my friend. Glad to hear you have moved forward. Thanks again. Truly appreciate you.💕
A well told story replete with important lessons. Better a few real friend than many fake families.
Thanks so much, my friend. Absolutely.💕
Most welcome 🤗
It’s a beautiful poem, Grace. Loved reading it and the last stanza is like the icing on the cake!!!
Happy you enjoyed it, Anjali. Thanks so very much.💕
My pleasure 😊
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This resonates so well with me. The process is painful but in the end, it is beautiful. 🙌🤗❤
Absolutely . Thanks so much for sharing .💕
Wow!!!!! After reading this I feel heard! This is was the best poem I’ve ever read. BRAVO
That’s so nice to hear, Belladonna. Thank you so much.💕🙏💕
This is practically and devinely beautiful dear Grace, you are such a beauty with talent and brilliant brain. You are truely a wealth pot of knowledge as I always say. It’s moving marvelously, applause once again dear❣
Thank you so much, dear Suma. This truly means a lot to me, coming from you. Hope you are having a wonderful day, my friend.💕
Yes all is well, sweet of you for asking dear. Hoping the same with you n Reddy Sir as well. Convey my regards 😇❣
Absolutely 💕🙏💕
Oh boy Grace does this one speak to me ad is a reflection of my own experience with my family. By moving beyond toxicity, I have become my true self. Self acceptance and love is a priceless gift❤️
I liked it Grace! 😊💖🌹I am seriously thinking of cutting ties or habits that I accommodted as families.
Thanks so much. I can absolutely understand that.💕
It took me 43 years. Now I’m closest to my siblings. They are my only family. It’s brought all 4 of us much closer and has created immense healing. I’m a proud cycle breaker. Many blessings, love and empowered strength to you my friend ❤️
I’m happy to hear that you broke the cycle. Yayyyyy to you!!! Thanks so much 💕🙏💕
Thank you ❤️ sending love your way m friend ❤️
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It sure is. Keep enjoying your beautiful true self, my friend. Much love to you.💕
This is beautiful. And the words radiate so much truth.
Thank you 💕
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Better a dry morsel in peace and quiet; than a household of feasting where there is strife.
Well penned and deeply poignant Grace.
Love your brilliant response, my friend. Thank you so much, dear Suzette.💕
Amen!!
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“Change is possible only if we’re brave enough to try.”
Beautiful, Grace 💙 💙
Thank you so much, dear Maya.💕
I felt this one… So beautiful <3
Thank you so much 💕
Love this honest poem and it’s message Grace
Thank you so much, dear Sadje.💕
Most welcome
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I have identified with so much of what you write, but this one hits so strongly. I feel this hard. Thank you for sharing this. I’m sure it was hard to write, but also cathartic. 😁💚
Thank you so much. I am so glad you liked it.💕
I feel this – 💕
Thank you 💕
Gorgeous words and a very poignant poem, Grace. This one really touched my heart. If it is something that has happened in your life, I’m glad you found a happier place to be. If it’s a story, it was brilliant, too, as it made me feel emotional, and I was happy to read the ending, especially that last stanza. Excellent writing, my friend. Xx 🤗🌷💕
Thank you so much. So sweet of you, dear Ellie. Truly appreciate you.💕
The why you ended it, has my ❤️
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oof when “cut off family” turned into “cut off fantasy” at the end I felt that 💔 but it’s sadly true sometimes
It sure can be, unfortunately.💕
Sometimes, cutting off is really hard, but, it happens to be very necessary at times–life must go on, you see. Keep it up, Sis!✊🏿
So true. Thank you so much 💕
Truth 🤌🏽
Thank you 💕
A nice poetic tale, Grace, with a clear message! Well said 👌😊❤️
Thanks a bunch, dear KK💕
Always a pleasure 😊
Really well done Grace and love the permission you give here because sometimes it’s so essential. I truly know this well and while it breaks me in two at times, I am nothing without my boundaries with family! 💗
Thanks so much. Happy to hear you are aware of your boundaries, thats wonderful, Cindy.💕
You’re so welcome Grace! Hard school knock lessons have made me wise but my heart is bigger than my boundaries at times.. so back to the drawing board.. xo 🙃 but we keep going until we get it right! 🥰
I can tell you do have a big and shiny heart, my friend. Absolutely.💕
Amazing and inspiring lines.
You got a gift there! + Awesome blog!
So sweet of you. Thank you so much.💕
My pleasure!
Beautiful expressions
Thank you so much 💕
So eloquently done, Grace! Tough subject, and such a necessary thing unfortunately for some. Love how the cycle is broken for the next generation 💞💞💞
Thank you so much. Glad you liked it, Dawn. Yes, so important to break negative cycles.💕
Sometimes you have to cut off family.
Yes, unfortunately 💕
sometimes we must set boundaries and love people from a distance…nice, very~
So very true. Thanks 💕
Empressive. Emotive and A reminder that self-care means No. Even if it’s family.
Thank you so much. Absolutely 💕
Wow!
Kudos✌️
Keep it up ✍️
I had to scroll a long way down to leave a comment, but I don’t care it was worth it. I loved the storytelling tone and the meter was on point. Great work!!!!
Thank you so much. So happy you liked it, this truly means a lot to me.💕
Very nice and very true. Unfortunately, sometimes we do have to distance from family to grow strong. Shouldn’t be that way.
Thanks so much. Yes, unfortunately.💕