Unsafe

Her accusations had taken their toll
The fights were hostile and neverending
He endured the abuse everyday
Sadly, it became the norm
He was breaking
He was becoming a shell of a man
Beaten down by the woman he thought he loved
Soon, he would be almost unrecognizable
One night, the fight was off the charts
She grabbed him by the collar
He couldn't take it anymore 
She demanded an answer
He didn't have one that was satisfactory 
The moment she laid her hands on him
He knew
The only way out was to leave
So he did

February 13, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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