*Trigger Warning: domestic violence.
The mark on my left hand
Is finally fading.
The absence of my ring
Will soon go unnoticed-
Maybe even to me.
The bruises vanish slowly,
The marks a constant reminder
Of the terrible night
That [finally] changed my life.
The memories remain.
They never leave me,
Coming to me in my dreams,
Torturing me constantly.
Everything brings it to mind,
Triggers me,
There is no escape.
The bruises will be gone,
The ring-shaped mark will follow suit.
But the flashbacks only strengthen,
Reinforced by my panic.
Permanent damage has been done.
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. You are stronger than you know. You can do this. Focus on the positive….you are out and you have your whole life to look forward to. Everything is raw now, but, in time, you will be amazed at yourself. Just do the next right thing. You have a family that loves you more than you can imagine and we all want nothing but the best of everything for you. We are all in your corner my darlin’.
Your future starts now. It will be a great one because you are making wise, albeit painful, decisions. You have gone through more heartbreak than is fair, but you are a survivor. You have always been lovely and have a gift with words. Your writings may end up saving somebody else who doesn’t have your strength. Be proud of yourself. From here on out, your life is yours to create. I know there are good things just waiting for the right time to present themselves.