Stay under the thumb Emma.
Marks thumb.
Tried to leave, twice.
Sent back with 2 kids even after the threat of an air pistol waved at us.
Stay quiet, don’t make a fuss, make yourself small.
Be controlled.
Violence, abuse, fear.
Silly Emma.
Pat, pat.
There, there.
Stay under the thumb Emma.
Now Jo’s thumb.
Don’t disagree, don’t rock the boat,
Manipulation, gaslighting.
Stay quiet, don’t make a fuss, stay small.
Now I’ll take control.
Help in disguise.
Silly Emma.
Pat, pat.
There, there.
Time to grow, no longer small.
No thumb.
Didn’t stay quiet, dared to question, rock the boat.
Supported by Ian to take control and understand the decisions I make.
Both met with mistrust, bullying, one sided rhetoric.
Flying monkeys taking sides without facts.
Disrespect, stonewalling.
Abuse disguised as care, control being lost.
Silly Emma.
Look what you’ve done!
Fully grown.
Standing tall, head high, strong.
Trust, respect, security,
Unconditional love and understanding.
Open communication, honesty, laughter.
Working in partnership for mutual happiness.
Green flags.
Still happy with Ian despite it all.
Plan to stay that way.
Clever Emma.
