mc2ed, thanks so much for your response. I understand that you didn't write a poem. That was not your intention. I, even though an English major, still don't understand this thing called unrhymed poetry, which expresses feelings. What you wrote did come across as that, so I can understand why it was placed where it was. But as you say, you were NOT trying to write poetry. How distressing!

Your life and experiences matter to us. I'm sure it's frustrating to deal with a brain injury, trying to communicate the best way you can.

Please hang on here. We have members with all kinds of problems including brain injury. We even have a social group for members like you: https://forums.psychcentral.com/grou...disorders.html

You are not "retarded," by definition!

We just have to learn about our fellow members. I am bipolar, for instance--and want longer legs, too. (I am less than 5 feet tall.)

Here's another place where you can express your feelings about such experiences: https://forums.psychcentral.com/survivors-abuse/

I hope you will come back. I'm sorry for what happened to you.