We all know how touche of a subject this can be, however, it is something that needs to be addressed, something that needs to be talked about.
Domestic violence is sweeping through the homes of many women and men in a fist of fury. More and more people are becoming prisoners in their own homes. Beaten by the very person who promised to "Love, Honor and Protect" them. Most women when they were little girls dreamed of "Happily Ever After" But not all of them get their Prince charming.
Oh when you met him he was everything you wanted. Everything you dreamed of. He was handsome; He was sweet, romantic, took you to nice places and bought you nice things. Told you everything you wanted to hear. He painted that beautiful picture of the rest of your lives.
Maybe he gave you a fairytale wedding. Then after the honeymoon, he began to change. He became possessive, starting picking fights. The occasional push or slap, his words in your head, "I love you. I didn't mean to do that". He's sorry he says. You want to believe it, desperately you do.
Then one day he comes home, he's had a bad day and needs someone to take it out on. Pain and despair explode as his fist hits the back of your head. Then you catch the glint of madness in his eyes. But it doesn't stop there, your ribs are broken, your eyes are black.
In the hospital bed you lay, with him at your side crying begging you to forgive him. He's swears he's sorry, it will never happen again. Foolishly you want to believe. Giving in you go home. A month or so goes by everything seems to be fine. You're almost completely healed.
Maybe, you're dancing in the kitchen, your favorite song blaring on the radio and he comes home. Dinner wasn't done. You turn to him with a smile, but it quickly begins to fade. His fists tangle in your hair as he smashes your head into the wall. Continues to beat you for seems like hours.
Just like Déjà Vu he’s at your side, in that same hospital room…
Maybe it didn't happen as I put above, but something along those lines.
For months, maybe years this will goes on. Hiding behind those dark sunglasses are bruises and lies. The excuses "He didn't mean to, or he's really sorry." But YES he meant to and NO he is not sorry! Does this sound familiar? Is this the man you married?
If so, then get out! Get out now before it is too late. While you still have your life. Do this for yourself. Do this for your children if you have them. We're NOT here to judge, as I said before we are here to listen if you want to talk. You have someone to talk to here. You CAN post anonymously, you do NOT have to put your name or any other info.
It takes time, strength and a hell of a lot of courage to get out. This is happening to far to many people, you shouldn't have to live in fear, you shouldn't have to be prisoner in your own home and you sure as hell shouldn't have live in fear of your spouse.
Below is a link to a web site I found a couple of years ago. After reading Rachel’s story I was shaken to the bone. I was sad, I was angry. Completely enraged at what that poor woman went through. What so many women are still going through. Unfortunately, Rachel’s story didn't have a happy ending.
This site is well worth the time to go through and many, many resources are listed there.
