POEMS ABOUT TRAUMA BONDING  & STOCHOLM SYNDROME > Stockholm Syndrome
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STOCKHOLM SYNDROME 


​I fade away, so you can be seen.
I become lesser, so you can be more.
I lose my value, so you can find yours.
I put myself down, so you can soar.
 
I become weaker, so you can be strong.
I live with fear, so you can be free.
I hide away, so you can shine.
I lose myself, so you can BE.
 
The trauma you caused me, I have forgiven.
I was innocent, but I took the blame.
I’ve learned to protect you, and never speak up.
I took on my shoulders your crime and my shame.
 
And I know mentally that it’s not OK.
I should not be silent, so you can move on.
But I can’t tell on you. They will blame me.
You trained me to love you.
                      And abuse goes on.
 
 
LILIANA KOHANN
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