you made My bones
Flesh and skin
you and him
A human suitcase
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this was well-written, your details thought provoking, felt the abuse and the anger...job well -done
Your title really drew me. That's quite a metaphor, and it works! (AND, hopefully, if we're a suitcase, we can use our adulthood to UNPACK!) : -)
When I worked at a social service agency we used to say 'save your drama for your mama'. It was very annoying saying because I believe most times our moms and dads gave us the drama we have to overcome to be victorious.