You provoke! he cries.
An Aberration. he cries.
You make me! he cries
He cries. I apologize.
False tears. We begin again.
Important reminder: COVID-19 has worsened the ongoing horror of domestic violence. If you or a loved one (in the U.S) needs more information or help, they can contact The National Domestic Violence Hotline
As a regular supporter of my local Domestic Violence Support Network (CASA) I have been keeping up with the added domestic violence dangers COVID brings to at-risk families, and today the image provided by Sadje’s WDYS Challenge and the word prompts from the WOTD Challenge (provoke) and Fandango’s FOWC (aberration) came together to inspire this work.
Be kind to each other.
REACH OUT (SAFELY) IF YOU NEED SUPPORT!
Tina Stewart Brakebill 
This was a gut punch. Sadly been there … no longer
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I am sorry. But I am so glad that you made it through to the other side. Sending hugs.
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That’s Tina. It was many many years ago, but the wounds still live inside, don’t they.
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So very true.
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A powerful piece. I salute you, Tina.
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Thank you.
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A clever poetic argument well done. I did my piece about domestic violence today too. Great poem.
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Thanks. 🙏 And I’ll be sure to check yours out. I’m saving my reading till this afternoon.
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you’re welcome. No pressure to read mine. Have a lovely day.
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One of the many devastating side effects beyond the virus itself. Powerful poem. Stay safe.
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🙏🤗
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I found this quite deep💜
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🙏
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The cold truth, so well framed! Nicely done Tina! 🙂
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Thank you 🙏
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