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Bridging the Gap

*I know you don't understand BUT I have been trying to bridge the gap. You do not know me And I don't really know you I don't trust you. To have a true relationship We are going to have Get to know each other On common ground. I need a minute I need you to understand That this relationship that you are ready for Is just too much to ask of me UNREASONABLE BAD THINGS did happen HORRIBLE THINGS I cannot just forget. My impulse is not to lean on you NOT YET You are pushing me away By pushing yourself on me I need you to let me come to you As I am ready STOP Forcing yourself on me STOP Putting me in a position Where I have to say no. There is a huge gap Between how you see me And how I see me This will take time, patience And tremendous effort To bridge that gap. I know you don't understand BUT I am trying to bridge the gap.*
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Oct 6, 2017
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I am so frustrated.

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#abuse#survivor#trust#relationships
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