Broken People

[Linda Lee Bogard - King]

There are those whose lives have been shattered into slivered pieces of emotional glass, the 'Broken People,' picking up the pieces of their emotional demise.

Each broken piece is only a part of the puzzle reflecting a mere glimpse of what was lost; the light which shined in places where shadows avoided, and then I see one of these 'broken people' is me.

Then with every piece put back together I become stronger. With every sliver the light shines brighter and I can see my shadow following me, hope is never lost if you think of tomorrow.

If you are one of these 'Broken People' on the floor I will understand and lend you my hand, together will find the pieces that dull the shine inside your head. You are not dead, but broken. Broken people can be put back together again and with the right adhesive; become stronger than the original version of you.

If you know one of these 'Broken People,' watch where you step ... you might get cut.

 

[ronin47]

I especially love the last line :)

 

[Linda Lee Bogard - King]

Today, I am broken.

 

[The Albatross]

Scars and broken bones heal stronger than the tissue and bone around it. Sometimes, when I'm broken all I can say is "I'm a member of the scar clan"... find something inspirational that resonates and carry that as an affirmation, as you recover. (((Sorry Linda Lee))) I sure do know that feeling.

 

[Brontie]

Broken people can be put back together but, like a mended vase, they will never be whole.

 

[charliehotelwhiskey]

I have been broken. I put myself together again. I am not as strong as I use to be. I get broken again. I put myself together again. I get broken again. I put myself together again. I am tired of getting broken and having to repair myself again and again. I need to find a stronger glue to keep myself together.

CHW

 

[Linda Lee Bogard - King]

My heart was recently shattered with the news my son (also has ptsd, and is a bipolar alcoholic) was arrested last Friday for attempted murder and kidnapping of his sister but charges were reduced to harassment -simple assault unlawful restraint. Now, I know it sounds horrific but it is better than the first charges. I need some more glue!

 

[charliehotelwhiskey]

((((Linda, Son and Daughter))))

I hope your daughter is okay.

Hopefully a hug would be of help.

Take Care

CHW

 

[intothelight]

Linda,

I am at a loss for words. Our children's pain is the hardest pain to bear.

(((hugs)))
Debbie

 

[intothelight]

I am broken, but I am made of steel. The broken pieces are being welded, and the places that were once broken are now stronger than what they were before.

 

[Lionheart]

Strong in the broken places!!! I have managed to extract most of the pieces and today what I have is a beautiful mosaic self, that still shows signs of being broken, but is now stronger than ever before. Your post reminds me of this and I thank you for posting!!!

 

[Linda Lee Bogard - King]

That Friday morning when I first received this traumatic news - I just screamed - I'll never be better - I just need to maintain an even keel, but it gets harder to do when the world around you falls apart, almost daily ... WTF! My son won't get help - he thinks if he gets help it means he is weak which is the complete opposite. My granddaughter's parents have also caused more strain this week. Besides the insidious comments about her prom date - they have added more financial strain - three months and no cash to help raise the kid. My bones have left my body ... just when I think - I have all the pieces - another serious event knocks me over. No wonder, I have CPTSD! Sorry, venting to get over this crap and I pray the electric company doesn't shut me off! Okay, now where the hell did that glue go?