That was intense mate, got me shaking a bit here - first thing I've read this morning. I've got in a couple of one on one blues, but never got a kicking like that and the thought of it's always scared the shit out of me.
My Dad was always a bit mad, but apparently he didn't go right over the hill til he got his head kicked in one night in Brisbane. He was a muso, arty type and taking a shortcut home through a park which was a common meet up for gay guys looking for anonymous sex. Being 1980s Brisbane and all, was also a common spot for gay guys and anyone at all out of the ordinary to cop a flogging. A pack of thugs spotted him and set upon him, gave his head a real kicking and apparently he was never the same again.
What's even more sad is from then on he became a violent son, brother and partner. My mum ran away when I was about two and I still haven't met him to this day. My grandad on that side still sleeps with a baseball bat under the bed. I've always tried to escape my father's legacy and I'm ashamed to say I did a piss poor job of it in my late teens and early 20s ...
Great post mate, thanks for sharing. Violence and abuse causes long term and often inter generational damage.
The cycle continues through the abused. :<
sends hugs and loves
I read a book called A New Earth, and found that to be helpful.
And music, lots of music. Take care of yourself and thanks for sharing, nothing cuts like family and friends. <3
Thanks mate, you're a top bloke and a top writer!
I'll check out A New Earth, when I get a chance. I have two books from Christmas still to go and another one @forexbrokr recommended!
Good to see msp-creative doing well, I'm getting > votes from that than lovebot now <3
Indeed, creativebots is a hardworker.
It's a good book, you can find a pdf for it onlines.
Sweet yeah I might just cheat and do that hahaha