FLOWERS



We had our first argument last night, and he said
a lot of cruel things that really hurt me.
I know he is sorry and didn't mean the things he said,
because he sent me flowers today.


I got flowers today. It wasn't 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 couldn't 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, and it wasn't Mother's Day
or any other special day.
Last night, he beat me up again, it was much worse
than all the other times.
I'm afraid of him and scared to leave...and if I leave him
what will I do? ... How will I take care of my kids?
What about money? ... Where would I go?
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 to leave him...

...then I would not have gotten flowers today.

~author unknown~





If you are against domestic abuse please pass this along
to everybody, not just women.

*IF YOU ARE BEING ABUSED* ...please .. GET OUT, and GET HELP!
Abuse isn't only physical beatings - verbal, mental & emotional
badgering/ punishment, etc are considered abuse as well
... Don't be a victim by staying in an abusive relationship because you think/or are
made to feel that there's no way out for you,
or you're worried what people might say/think 'if they knew'.
If you, your life, or your children's,
or your sanity are being threatened - That - is what's more important!
There are times when looking out for #1 is what's most important.
And the life you save may be your own, or your child's.

THere IS help for you out there ...friends, family, church, even strangers..
Here are some links that might help, if your area doesn't support a help program:


US:

http://www.feminist.org/911/crisis.htm

Canada:

"http://pages.ivillage.com/cl-mizlizzy/recognizinganddealingwithdomesticabuse/

http://www.owjn.org/resource/shelter.htm#ont





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