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In my previous post, I mentioned that I was in a Sociology class that focuses on Social Work. A few weeks ago, each student was assigned to write a paper about a social welfare issue that interested us. After writing the paper, we would present our topic to the class; one of the students in my class wrote about domestic violence. This is major issue that effects more people than we realize, both women AND men. I just wanted to share the poem that this student read at the beginning of her presentation, since I had read it a few years ago and I realized that when I had heard it again, it still left a huge impact on me.

"I Got Flowers Today"

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 up this morning sore and bruised all over.

I know he must be sorry.

Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today,

and it wasn't Mother's Day or any other special day.

Last night, he beat me up again.

And 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'm afraid of him and scared to leave.

But I know he must be sorry.

Because he sent 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 and strength to leave him,

I would not have gotten flowers... today.

By Paulette Kelly

Although October is supposed to be Domestic Violence Awareness month, I don't think that it should stop there. If you know someone or see someone being abused in any way including psychically, emotionally, or sexually please help stop it from continuing. We need to be there for each other, not hurt one another nor allow it to happen.

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