Saturday, August 21, 2021

The 9 Lives of a Classic Enabler

 


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Relationships are like glass. Sometimes it's better to leave them broken than try to hurt yourself putting it back together. ~Author unknown

 

I spent years chasing red dots and climbing fences that were not mine to climb

Putting myself in a bad place trying to smooth the path for the one by my side

My heart was an alley cat always searching and thirsty for ache’s cure

Yet the more I tried to ease the pain the more we all endured

It can be a vicious cycle emerging from the rubble just to scrape the same old bruise

That is what happens when we try to gain what was never ours to lose.

 

Note:

I do not have the answer for what makes someone a classic enabler.   I only know that I was classified as one at the age of 21, and I have spent a lifetime proving it to be true. 



18 comments:

  1. The all-too-true story of enablers. I feel the pain. (Your little cat note is absolutely adorable!)

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  2. I was raised to be one, but these days I say clean up your own dang mess. And I agree, the kitty is classic, I love it.

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  3. Thank you, Carrie, for bringing this, a classic enabler thing, out to me. I have known of friends growing up whose mom put up with stuff I never would have. It's kind of an eerie relationship, I think the enabler has every right to be done with it. Maybe work with a counselor first to see if things for both could change. But not waiting very long.
    The poem was good, well written for me, and fit what I found out about the situation. Thank you, I learned.
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  4. It's a vicious cycle I know that much. There are so many maybes of what causes it, but it gets wearying trying to find a "cure." Maybe the hell we know is better than a hell we don't? It hurts. That last line may be a crucial piece of the puzzle.

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  5. This was very gripping Carrie. We just can’t fix everything , no matter how hard we try — but I understand the trying.

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  6. I have lived these lines too, my friend, but thankfully stopped at some point. I love the way you put these lines together and especially your closing lines. Wonderful.

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  7. Been there done that. No more! I believe in myself more now! At this point of time there is no time making others ambitions become a priority Your post really brought back so many hurdles which caught me without warning . Loved the way you highlighted each sentence to perfection, brilliantly done Carrie <3

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  8. A lot of truth here, the kind that leaves the glass empty and the aftertaste bitter on the tongue. I've been there, too, and it's a treacherous place. Those last two lines sum the whole experience up and tie it with a wilted bow. An excellent take on the pic, and a solid poem that has found its feet.

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  9. A most sobering poetic statement on the truths enablers face … if they are as enlightened as you.

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  10. Wow- so profound Carrie. And I love the quote too.

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  11. Philosophical poetry - delivered with style and truth.

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  12. Oh this rings with depth. Cheers to enablers
    Happy Sunday and thanks for dropping by my blog today

    Much❤love

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  13. The kind of poem that echoes with choices made. Uncomfortable but honest.

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  14. Oh, I so identify with this poem. I've spent so much of my life trying to help someone out of a mess. So love that last line!

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  15. Far too much wisdom here to ingest in one go, so I'll have to come back for more again and again...

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  16. One of the best decision i ever made was contacting Dr Otonokpo to help me get my lover back, I was life filled with happiness after i contacted Dr Otonokpo because he didn't just bring my lover back to me he also made our love for each other more unique and superb. If you need to spice your relationship with more love and attention contact Dr Otonokpo on his Email Address otonokpotemple@gmail.com, call/whatsapp him via his contact +2348114129781 and be happy just like i am, thanks Dr Otonokpo for your great work.

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