For people interested in telling there stories of abuse and how they survived, or for anyone that as seen abuse, if we can share our stories maybe we can help another person.... you most have a full profile.. (to many bots or spamers)

(This is a good poem to keep in mind for anyone you might even "think" is suffering from domestic violence!)

I Got Flowers Today

I got flowers today.

It wasnt my birthday or any other special day. We had our first argument last night. He said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me. I know he is sorry and didnt mean the things he said. Because:

He sent me flowers today.



I got flowers today.

It wasnt our anniversary or any other special day. Last night he threw me into a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like a nightmare. I couldnt believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over. I know he must be sorry.

Because:

He sent me flowers today.



I got flowers today.

It wasnt Mothers Day or any other special day. Last night he beat me up again. It was much worse than the other times. If I leave him what will I do? How will I take care of my kids? What about money? I'm afraid of him and scared to leave. But I know he must be sorry

Because:

He sent me flowers today.



I got flowers today.

Today was a very special day. It was the day of my funeral. Last night he finally killed me. He beat me to death. If only I had gathered enough courage and strength to leave him.

I would not have gotten flowers today.