“The only
thing
that kept
me alive
was not
through
his
allowance.”
The only thing that kept me alive was not through his allowance. It was my steadfast determination to one day outlast the pain. My entire childhood, my body, and my mind were at the will of a madman. He tried to break me, but I held on.
© Sarah Doughty
Sarah Doughty 
I am glad you held on, Sarah.
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Thanks, love. I’m glad I did too.
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You are most welcome.
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Oh, I really liked the last two lines “My entire childhood, my body, and my mind were at the will of a madman. He tried to break me, but I held on.” Particularly the use of madman, and the last “but I held on.”
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Yeah, believe me, it wasn’t easy.
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This one made me laugh! Good for you!
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Thank you! I’m glad to hear that! 🙂
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yes. yes. yes. and he did not win. he did not. he will never.
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Never. I’m too stubborn.
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yesssssss!
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“He tried to break me, but I held on.” Oh my gosh! You conjure the most powerful words, Sarah. ❤
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Aww thank you!
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You are one of the bravest people I know. I enjoy your words and I appreciate your thoughts being put into phrases soI can understand.
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Aww thank you so much! I often don’t see the bravery that many see in myself, but I appreciate the kind words, nonetheless. 😊
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Your last line ‘but I held on’ holds such strength and power, it makes me want to raise my glass to you. …
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Well, thank you so much! 😊 😊 😊
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so powerful, so inspiring!
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Aww thanks! 😊
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