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I Got Flowers Today

By Paulette Kelly

I got flowers today.  It wasn't my birthday or any other special day.  We had our first argument last night, and he said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me.  I know he is sorry and didn't mean the things he said, because he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today.  It wasn't our anniversary or any other special day.  Last night he threw me into a wall and started to choke me.  It seemed like a nightmare, I couldn't believe it was real.  I woke this morning sore and bruised all over.  I know he must be sorry because he sent me flowers.
I got flowers today, and it wasn't mother's day or any other special day.  Last night, he beat me up again, it was much worse than all the other times.  If I leave him what will I do?  How will I take care of my kids?  What about money?  I am afraid of him and scared to leave.  But I know he must be sorry because he set me flowers today.
I got flowers today.  Today was a very special day, it was the day of my funeral.  Last night he finally killed me.  He beat me to death.  If only I had gathered enough courage to leave him I would not have gotten flowers today.