| Domestic Abuse |
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Are you struggling to find the courage, inside, To break free and start life anew? Have you suffered abuse, for months without end, Wondering what, in God's name, you should do? Do you notice the fear in your children's eyes Each time that their father comes near? Does your heart begin racing at the thought of his touch, Scared from the words that you hear? Is the peace that you find only there when he's gone As you sit and stare aimlessly at the walls, Wanting to flee with your young ones ~ But shiver when you here his loud call? When he walks through the door and shouts his demands, Do you wait on him hand and foot; Afraid of a beating, if you do not obey, And cower at his evil looks? Are you finding the nights a true living hell, As you toss and turn in your bed, Thinking of the man you thought you once knew; Now wishing that he would drop dead? Please make the decision to flee for your life, For yourself and your children's sake. There are shelters and friends to call on. Do this before it's too late! |
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