Tuesday, September 04, 2007

I got flowers today

Someone sent this to me today. Usually, I delete all my forwards, but I feel very strongly about domestic violence, so of course, I had to put it up.


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. If I leave him, what will I do? How will I take care of my kids? What about money? I'm afraid of him and scared to leave. 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, I would not have gotten flowers today......
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8 comments:

  1. alotedWednesday, September 05, 2007 4:38:00 PM

    hmmm...hmmm..this surely got me thinking...

    We women need to stand up for themselves.

    May God help us all

    Thanks for sharing

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  2. Admin UDThursday, September 06, 2007 1:30:00 PM

    Beating up a woman is so UNCOOL, whether a stranger or friend!

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  3. UzoFriday, September 07, 2007 3:57:00 PM

    Domestic Violence.....This is a very powerful email - heartbreaking but also a word for the wise i think

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  4. AnonymousWednesday, September 12, 2007 3:01:00 AM

    flowers huh.
    like andre 3000 said, 'roses really smell like poooo..'
    now she's manure for those bloody flowers.
    shit.

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  5. Noni MossWednesday, September 12, 2007 5:35:00 PM

    Wow. Super impactful.

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  6. NikkiSabThursday, September 13, 2007 8:06:00 AM

    I had tears in my eyes after reading this to think that this is someone eleses reality. Its d truth, women always tink its ok to be given a present after some1 has panel beated d shit out of them. ITS NOT RIGHT!!!!! I could go on and on about my anger to such r/ships both physical and emotional but its d individual dat has to make d decision to say ENUF IS ENUF!! Fantastic poem.

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  7. laspapiFriday, September 21, 2007 5:40:00 AM

    "Last night I heard the screaming..." - Tracey Chapman.

    It always gets worse, doesn't it, and for some reason, some women can never walk away.

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  8. WritefreakFriday, September 21, 2007 11:24:00 AM

    abuse shouldn't be tolerated under any circumstances...i usuallyencourage anyone i meet who is in an abusive relationship to get out fast...thanks for stopping by my 'place'

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