How Can I Leave When....

December 5, 2012

She suffers unimaginable violence and neglect from him Not because she likes mistreatment But because she’s financially unstable Can’t cater to her needs and that of her children So she is stuck by him like leach Promises to never leave cus who will provide for the family She doesn't like the mistreatment's but have to deal with them anyways Cus she dropped out of school when she was just sixteen In the name of love In the name of a good mother just to raise his child And since then she hasn’t been back to school cus she Been multiplying for this fool Her whole life is in distress Shame in her face and can’t stair at her peers in the eyes Now picture she’s 30 years old and don’t know how to read and write Apart from the little she learned, she doesn't know her rights And even if she does but vowed not to mention them Swearing not to leave him because she can’t take Care of herself and her five kids So she stays by him as she experiences the abuses and neglects each day

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siwe0701Jun 28, 2013

thanks a lot....i appreciate your words and i will also consider making some changes....

RebeccaYSPerezJun 28, 2013

This is a very storng piece and really it is so sad to admit, our generation, who are the young being raised by the young, have witnessed many times the abuse for some of those who have to go through situations exactly like this. Many times it is hard to leave this behind at home and start what is suppose to be your life, but you will always come back and help- will be able to save her if you help yourself first. Remember, no matter what, that it is mothers like this who gave up their lives for their children, with noble sacrifice that hurts them and their children; but never let that be in vain.This is an excellent piece and with a little revision it would be even better. Thank you for sending it in; it's truly heartbreakingly inspiring.Becca.