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Katy

Member since
April 2023

2 posts

Posted Wed April 12, 2023 9:15amReport post

In times of difficulty we all find different ways of communicating, and feeling understood and validated.

I think music is quite a common way of people finding this connection...there are so many 'break up' songs...but what about more generic ones that capture the sense of sadness/ grief/ anger/ disgust/ betrayal/ overwhelm etc experienced when you discover this nature of offending, and perhaps come to recognize the abusive relationship you have been living in.

I love - I'm not nothing, by Beth Crowley, but wonder if there are others people could share/suggest that we may find shared comfort in.

Thanks.

Bitterbean

Member since
December 2021

634 posts

Posted Wed April 12, 2023 10:30amReport post

Hi Katy, I could set up my own personal playlist but off the top of my head a few I find either helpful and empowering or allow me to wallow a bit and feel understood are:

Cry - Godley and Creme

Fighter - Christina Aguilera

Pink - Family Portrait

Who needs you - Queen

Till it happens to you - Corrinne Bailey Rae

Cry me a river Alison Moyet

It's too late Carly Simon

Fast car Tracey Chapman

You don't bring me flowers - Barbara Streisand & Neil Diamond

I will survive - Gloria Gaynor

Lois34

Member since
April 2023

89 posts

Posted Wed April 12, 2023 1:45pmReport post

I have to say, since I've been in the Knock club, I do listen to music a lot more. Turned up loud and having a good sing song to myself while I'm washing up is a really good way to let out my stress! Not sure my children agree though, my 5yo told me to turn my music down the other day!

Newlady

Member since
April 2021

644 posts

Posted Wed April 12, 2023 2:53pmReport post

Fighters one of my fravs too bitter . Also Kelly Clarkson stronger .

Bitterbean

Member since
December 2021

634 posts

Posted Wed April 12, 2023 5:55pmReport post

Lost34 I believe music can be cathartic, soothing and healing, so sing away!

Newlady yeah Kelly Clarkson's Stronger is another good one.

A lot of the songs on Christina Aguilera Stripped album are pretty kickass, such as The voice within, I'm OK, Beautiful.

Broken Strings - James Morrison & Nelly furtado

You Learn - Alanis Morissette (actually Jagged Little Pill is a fab angry breakup album)

I don't care anymore Phil Collins (from Hello I must be going, another angry breakup album)

My Immortal - Evanescence

I'm on a roll now :)