8 Comments

Why did she stay? Staying in an abusive relationship sends children the wrong message. I thought my mother was cruel, your father outdid her every time. I am glad you hit his ass back. I love this part of you. More women should fight back when abuse by men. You are a survivor, but don't stay in survival mode too long. You deserve better. I am glad you got something out of this. You became a writer. Are your parents still together? Pain and cruelty never leave us, even when we tell ourselves that we have forgiven our abuser. Your power of words touched my heart. Thanks for sharing.

Expand full comment

That's a lot of physical, mental and emotional abuse. You can never tell what goes behind four walls, otherwise in a happy looking home. Why didn't family, nwighbours including that doctor called the police? What were they waiting for? Even the renters living in the same house didn't say a word? It makes me so angry. People are too scared to step up and offer help. And they are also the same people who talks behind the back that how unfortunate these kids and their mother is. But wouldn't do shit about it.

More courage to you for using pen as your shield. It makes extremely sad and angry for what you and your loved ones had to endure.

Expand full comment
Comment deleted
Expand full comment