The turning point
Published: Sunday | March 15, 2009
Why did I say yes in the first place?
Why did I accept such disgrace?
I did it to keep my family together,
I later found out my sad mistake.
I thought I could handle this,
I thought time would change him,
But the more I got comfortable,
The more intense were the beatings.
I knew I had to do something,
Just got to get out of this place,
Pretending wasn't good anymore,
And my cup had now overflow.
I was packed and ready to go,
But he came home earlier than expected,
And no way was I turning back,
Though I had nowhere to go.
I thought of my kids,
I thought of their happiness,
It gave me the strength,
To win the abuser that day.
- Beautilyn Atkinson