I got this from a bullitin this morning and I thank God that my situation didnt go that far...Its really sad because there are alot of women (and yes men too) who do not get out of the situation before its too late...reading this made me cry because I was that woman at one time...for those of you out there be strong and dont let the flowers fool you...its a vicious cycle that wont get better but will only get worse as time goes on...its tough out there alone I know...two incomes dropping down to one...scared of what others might think (oh she must have did something wrong to deserve the treatment she got)...and ur children not understanding what is going on (they may act out the violence they have seen or ask about daddy (or mommy) all the time or wanting mom and dad to get back together)...but you know what? there is help out there...all you have to do is ask...as for the children? well are you wanting to stay in the situation and us and our situation...do you want to teach ur child that this is what a healthy relationship is supposed to be like? Break the violence circle and go on with ur life...life is too short not to be happy and walking on egg shells all the time...I know I was there...although am lonely sometimes I am ALOT happier...you can be too... *hugs*
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I Got Flowers Today
(Dedicated to Battered Women)
I got flowers today!
It wasn't my birthday or any other special day.
We had our first argument last night;
And he said a lot of cruel things that really hurt;
I know that he is sorry and didn’t mean to say 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 that 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 wasn’t our anniversary or any other special day;
Last night he threw me into a wall and then started choking me;
It seemed unreal, a nightmare, but you wake up from nightmares;
And I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over—but I know he is sorry;
Because he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today!
And it wasn’t Valentines Day or any other special day;
Last night he beat me and threatened to kill me;
Make-up and long sleeves didn’t hide the cuts and bruises this time;
I couldn’t go to work today because I didn’t want anyone to know—but I know he’s 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 again, and it was worse than all of the other times;
If I leave him, what will I do? How will I take care of the kids? What about money?
I’m afraid of him, but I’m too scared and dependent to leave him! But he must be sorry;
Because he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today….
Today was a special day—it was the day of my funeral;
Last night he killed me;
If only I would have gathered the courage and strength to leave him;
I could have received help from the Women’s Shelter, but I didn’t ask for their help;
So I got flowers today—for the last time.
