He didn’t hit me but… he threw a side table across the room and broke it.
He didn’t hit me but… I feared for my life almost every day.
He didn’t hit me but… he did throw things in anger and I’d duck out of the way.
He didn’t hit me but… he would threaten to get loud in public to make me comply.
He didn’t hit me but… I cried myself to sleep more times than not.
He didn’t hit me but… he’d beg me to stay after every fight.
He didn’t hit me but… he swore he didn’t mean it and that he wouldn’t do it again. But he did. He always did. They always will.
I spend 6 years in a relationship I never should have been in so I beg you… leave the first time. When your gut tells you it isn’t right, you don’t deserve this, this isn’t ok – leave. Run. I promise you you can do it on your own. I promise you you’re kids will be better off. I promise you someone will love you the way you deserve.
If you or someone you know is being abused (or suspected abuse) please visit my resource pages here on my website to learn more about getting help. I’ve also provided the crisis hotline numbers for immediate assistance.
