I am hurt that my family cannot see the monster I see
How can they ignore the violence we experienced
I used to go to bed and wonder will he kill us, will he kill me....
And yet here they are welcoming him back with open arms
I know what this means and it brings me great sadness because I have to cut them out of my life. I cannot be around people who openly welcome someone who has caused me one of the greatest pains in my life
today I mourn the relationship I have with my mother that has been so hard to keep. Because deep down I know if I give her an ultimatum she will not choose me and I think that hurts more.
I am choosing to sit in these feelings. I cannot avoid them or numb myself. I must sit with this and find the ways to let go and get back my peace.
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