Why did she stay

Met
Two weeks later his daughter moves in
Never been a step mother
How does it work
Givers her all
Supports and helps this child
Court comes around
She fights for her
Is Lied to
Unappreciated
Heartbroken
Trust is lost
But she loves him
6 months pass
Twentysix other women
Why did i stay
8 weeks later married
Found out pregnant with his child week before wedding
1 year later
His family are disrespectful
Why did i stay
Went through depression
Daughter is difficult
Divided families
His side her side
Verbal abuse
Why did i stay
Trust is lost
Yet we try
Where are we going
3 years pass
We're still here
Disrespect
Why did i stay
Rude spiteful comments
Embarrassment
Belittling
Putting me down
Shutting me out
Withholding intimacy
Why did i stay
Tried counselling
Did it for the kids
Mind games
Making me feel guilty
The crying never stops
Am I not good enough?
Can I do more ?
Maybe I can change ?
Becomes spiritually aware
Now I'm "crazy "
Now "It's just a faze"
I find happiness in it
I find yoga
He goes to gym
I watch the kids
I go to yoga
He watches the kids
Now we're always apart
Start to feel what it's like without him
I become confused
I ask questions
I wonder why
I'm put down
I'm just "emotional"
Stop crying!!
"Your ugly when u cry!!"
Verbal abuse
No intent to understand
No empathy
Alone
Why did i stay
Regected
Less quality time
But I love him
Does he love me
Am I enough
Do i deserve better?
He says I'm never happy
I'm never pleased
Do i ask for too much ?
Am I needy?
Am I unreasonable?
I can change
But I love him
One year later
Realizes worth
Realizes I deserve better
More confused
Asks for a break
Sleeping in separate rooms
I miss his touch
I miss his kiss
I miss him
But he's hurt me so much
Mind battles the heart
Why did i stay
Moves out
He's distant
I'm crying
Trying to support him
I didn't want him to go
But I loved him
I thought it would help
Thought we would become stronger
Appreciate each other
Find why we are here
He won't talk
No eye contact
Pain grows
He's fine without me
I can't need him
Let him go!
Heart breaks
But I love him
Months go by
We make do
His smell
His soft accidental brush against me
As he hands over our child
I long for his touch
Why wasn't I enough
She gives up
He's on dating sites
It's all over
I keep fighting
He meets someone new
They talk alot
Flirting happens
He goes to her house
They hang out alone
The meet one another's kids
I'm still fighting
Doing all he wants
I want him to want me
I want him to need me
I miss him
Hes flirting
He's distracted
She notices
It hurts
What can I give him
He wants to try
She's unsure
But she loves him
Something isn't right
Something is wrong
She goes in his phone
Finds the other woman
He lied again
He betrayed me AGAIN
The hurt again
Am I not pretty
Am I not good enough
What did I do wrong
Am I a bad wife
How could he
What about our family
Does he care
Was it all a lie
He denys it
"We're only friends"
She's not stupid
The hurt is unbearable
When does it end
She knows she's worth more
Deserves more
So why does she settle for less
WHY DID I STAY
DESTROYED
EXHAUSTED
DRAINED
PAINED
WHAT'S LEFT
AND SHE STILL LOVES HIM!!!
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Life sure has ups and downs then it has his side to sides. Good write
Deepandspiritual, first off, this is masterfully written and so compelling to read, I honestly can't remember reading a poem that had me riveted and completely fascinated since 'Cinderalla' by Anne Sexton; certainly not the same type of poem, but they are similar with all the twists and turns...you really show superb poetic instincts here with those short dramatic lines, great movement and tone...pure honesty in this story of incredible endurance and devotion, just as a reader I'm emotionally spent, my hat's off to you, it seems 'wrong' to say 'I enjoyed reading' though I will say that you certainly kept me reading, till the end....seriously good writing, emotive and interesting...cheers poet, (and prays)
I can't express my thanks to you dearly. Overwhelmed with your humble words thanks xx