Writing Prompt – Day 76
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Create a detailed scene that sadly reflects the harsh realities of today’s day and age.
Trigger warning : this post contains content on domestic violence
My example :
The instant his fist strikes my face, everything suddenly fades to black. I’m unsure how long I’m out for, but when I regain consciousness, Mike is looming over me.
I blink a few times, trying to recall what happened. My mind feels scrambled and I can barely see out of my left eye.
“I’m so sorry baby,” Mike cries. “It will never happen again. I promise.”
The room swirls around me and my heart nearly stops.
He hit me.
It’s the first time a man has ever laid their hand on me with intent to harm. I don’t understand what’s happening.
What did I even do to piss him off?
Mike gently caresses my face and I instinctively flinch back. My hand goes straight to the side of my face that took the blow. I wince as my fingertips graze over the swollen area, certain to be a black eye if it’s not already. I’m relieved there’s no mirror in the room because I’m afraid to look.
“Princess, please forgive me,” Mike pleads. “I can’t lose you. Please.”
What does he expect for me to say? As if I need to say anything at all anyway. I’m still next to him, aren’t I? Even though I know that if I were smart, I would be anywhere but near him right now.
I open my mouth to speak but no words come out. A trail of tears course down my face.
“I love you. I love you so much,” he murmurs, his touch gentle against my skin.
This time, I don’t flinch. If it makes him feel better, I’ll let him try to comfort me. I don’t want him to feel guilty for reacting to something that I clearly crossed a line on. Even though I still don’t remember what it was. Besides, it’s the most affectionate I’ve seen him in a long time.
I’m so conflicted. If I leave him for this one mistake, I’ll be throwing away the last eight months of our relationship. We’ve had our ups and downs, but I can’t imagine living without him. Yet, on the other hand, if he can hit me once, who’s to say he’s not capable of doing it again?
“Sasha, say something. I need to hear you say you aren’t leaving me. Please,” he pleads, desperation thick in his voice.
He made a mistake, I tell myself. One mistake, and he obviously regrets it. I trust him.
“It’s okay,” I manage to say, my voice barely above a whisper as I decide to forgive him. “I love you too. Please, you just can’t ever hurt me like that again.”
He wipes the tears from my cheeks with his lips and whispers what my gut is telling me are empty promises.
No, I refuse to believe he’s lying to me. He loves me too much.
Besides, I can never walk away from the man I love. Even if it hurts me…
Even if it kills me.
No matter the reason given, it’s never okay for someone to physically hurt you. Although the love seems real – maybe even passionate – love does not hurt. It’s easy to be manipulated into believing the empty promises, and it can be really tough to leave, but your life depends on walking away. You are stronger than you know. Remember that your life matters – you matter. Please know you are not alone and there is support out there.
Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Hotline: 1 (800) 799 – 7233
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) is available for anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
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