Psychology

Victims of abuse
Often become
What I call
“The Walking Wounded!”
They may function
Reasonably well
On the outside,
But they are
Usually far from
At peace within.
They frequently
Turn to psychology
For relief of
Their anxieties.
Their therapy
May go on for years
With only marginal benefit,
While the person
Continues to
Limp through life.
Any treatment
Which does not
Distinguish between
What really happened
And someone’s interpretation
Of the events
Is bound to fail.
It is not the abuse
Which carries the venom.
The abuse
Probably ended ages ago,
But the torment
Will go on
Until the person
Adapts a point of view
Which gives them
The power to confront
And deal with
What happened
Effectively.
Sympathy does not cure
The emotional wound
No matter
How well intentioned.
The person needs
To stop
Being the victim
To live a healthy life.
The poison lies within
A person’s
Internal explanation system,
And psychology
May not be
The most expedient
Or efficient way
Of addressing the problem.