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Written March 5,2025

For "Break the Silence" contest

by Ink Empress

Please don't hit me again, please, please no more Her tiny whisper met with a slammed door and motor revved, as his car sped away. But, he would be back by the end of day. He would tell her that he would change his way. "Babe, you know I didn't mean it," he'd say "It's just there are many problems, you know. If I don't find ease, at work I might blow." Crumpled tissue lay tossed beside her feet. reminders this madness would soon repeat. She could tell Mom, who'd tell the neighborhood Dad beat her, so she'd thought Mom understood. Someone who listened was her best friend, Sue, who told her exactly what she should do: Find a group that protects against these things, and you'll find the help togetherness brings. When he got home that day, he found a note that said, "Bud, here's a note that you can quote: I hope you find that ease you're looking for. Me: You'll not hit again. I've said No More!

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Date: 4/2/2025 7:06:00 PM
Well said Ann great message.There is no need to put up with a bully especially one who targets a woman. Michael
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Date: 3/27/2025 1:39:00 AM
Belated congratulations on this important subject!
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Date: 3/26/2025 9:57:00 PM
A belated congrats to you on this one, Ann
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Date: 3/17/2025 11:01:00 PM
Dear Ann, its so sad and haunting to read about being abused that way is never something anyone deserves! Youv written a soulful take on the prompt! The ending is powerful! Thank you for joining in to raise awareness! Congratulations on your placement
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Ann Peck
Date: 3/19/2025 5:04:00 PM
Thank you, Ink Empress. And thank you for giving a voice to fighting abuse.
Date: 3/9/2025 2:20:00 PM
Very well said. Some are not so lucky to get away. I really like how you wrote this.
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Ann Peck
Date: 3/10/2025 8:09:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea. It's a difficult subject. I've never known someone like this, but it's so often hidden...
Date: 3/5/2025 2:01:00 PM
Great pen Ann, really so emotive and full of truth , telling it as it is for so many. Also great rhyme and flow with expression. Blessings,Gordon
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Ann Peck
Date: 3/5/2025 2:10:00 PM
Thank you, Gordon. Abuse is a terrible thing, and a lot of women (and men) just take it.
Date: 3/5/2025 1:59:00 PM
WOW!!! What a powerful and sad write you have here. Great Ending... Hope this was Not you and just a write. "Good Luck" Have a wonderful day writing away..........
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Date: 3/5/2025 2:08:00 PM
Dear Paula, No, it's not about me, thank goodness! I don't know anyone who was treated like this, but I've read a lot about abuse, and the sister of a guy I carpooled with was abused and then her little boy hit her, too. That's terrible. She should save the child from becoming an abuser when he grows up. Thank you for your kind words, Paula.

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