BROKEN DOWN

The unfortunate breakdown of a women suffering through abuse and finding courage to fight for freedom. Taking you on her journey as she falls in love with a man who'd later cause many pains. Uncovering a life of abuse manipulation and control that confined her to a life of fear as she transitioned into motherhood. Revealing the muddled mind of a domestic violence victim and the constant battles endured through her journey to find strength for her son and peace in her heart. Magnifying the deeper-rooted issues of these cycles and the harsh travels to find her voice.This is my story.Told through a poetic voice My purest form of truth through art.My stronger self :What you do with your misfortunes will build your character or slowly destroy you. You alone are responsible for finding strength in your past and present weaknesses. - Mya Lena TellesTable of ContentsTable of Contents:Shackles....................................................Page 12Her Hallucination: A' last Freedom.............Page 16The Excitement of New Love.....................Page 18The Story....................................................Page 21The Hunter.................................................Page 22The Meeting...............................................Page 24The Move...................................................Page 26Tactics of Manipulation...............................Page 27Her Mind and the Painter............................Page 28The Next Truth............................................Page 30Trapped.......................................................Page 32The Main Trick.............................................Page 34Across Country........................................... Page 36Looking Back...............................................Page 38Her Minds Fears..........................................Page 40Safe Space..................................................Page 41Dilutional Fantasies.....................................Page 4218. Helpless Thoughts............................................Page 4319. I Just Knew.......................................................Page 4420. Cold Winter Escapes........................................Page 4621. Defined............................................................Page 4822. Show No Fear..................................................Page 4923. The Last Day....................................................Page 5324. Too Often.........................................................Page 5625. The Beginning of Farewell...............................Page 5826. The Pain you Left............................................Page 6027. Stay in the Fire................................................Page 6228. Aftermath........................................................Page 6529. Kind Eyes........................................................Page 6730. Questions........................................................Page 7031. My Past Unhealed Self in you..........................Page 72