My story to you
The first sign of love
I was in for the win
Not knowing the truth
Behind this man’s abuse
Left hit to my face
Right hit to my face
A broken nose with a direct blow
I thought that you loved me
I thought this was love
That no one could replace
Ten times in a year
Left me in so much fear
Not knowing what to do
Behind this shame
Behind this man’s abuse
A short hospital stay
I had to get away
Six years way too long
to pay for this helpless mistake
It’s been seven years today
Now I’m crying tears
For I’m happy to say
I’m free today
I’m beautiful in every way
Love yourself and be true
This story’s for you
I’m here to tell you
Once I was you
Name: C Gimmer
Bio: C. Gimmer is a 37-year-old woman who is an abuse survivor, but she does not let that define her. “My Story To You” was written for whom she thought was the love of her life, but wrote it more for anyone who finds themselves in a cycle of abuse. She hopes the poem finds the people who need to hear the message and wants to remind them that we are all beautiful and worth so much more.