This one hit me, hit me hard. I can only relate it to my own experience of abuse. At the end of the day just the abuser's voice makes you uneasy. And it is the emotional that lingers, hopefully not forever, but for a long time ...
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
i thought i'd write about battered women, but i'm not one,myself - nonetheless, i am so sorry that y.. read morei thought i'd write about battered women, but i'm not one,myself - nonetheless, i am so sorry that you've experience abuse in your life, a nightmare, i think
steph
8 Years Ago
Yes, I often say I am lucky, because I had no broken bones or black eyes -- but the scars are deep a.. read moreYes, I often say I am lucky, because I had no broken bones or black eyes -- but the scars are deep and raw and open up when you least expect them to.
Kabayan, this is so touching. Imagine a person living in fear of someone's shadow.
But I admire how this piece was written. The style is excellent. I think you are so used in this category of art.
Well-done! Keep it up!
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
hi dhaye - thank you so much for your kind words - appreciate your reading
that one who beats me, then that one who apologizes...really one in the same and it never really changes...the change needed is to leave...and often the person leaves with no more feelings left and no goodbyes needed...
NOTE: Formerly my pen-name on this site is letterhead, but since i also have an account on DeviantArt, with a different pen-name, which is highonwords (stephanie) - i am going to use highonwords here .. more..