Spousal Abuse

He said he would never hit her again
She wanted to believe him of course
Sincere and apologetic
Her children begged her not to
Her parents were askance
She has been killed now 
A child sad 
Abuse is 
Living
Rage
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Roper Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 9:37 PM
It happens to so many.. sad.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 25, 2022 at 2:07 AM
These women really WANT to believe their men have changed - they start out so romantic and loving.
Hankins Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 9:13 PM
One swipe and he should have been out the door with a policeman waiting on him! I have no positive feelings toward any kind of spousal abuse...physical or verbal. Nah, not going to put up with it!
Krutsinger Avatar
March 25, 2022 at 2:07 AM
Me either
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