Undeniable Understatement

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Here is an undeniable understatement: leaving an abusive relationship is not easy. First, you have to actually be abused. That alone takes a toll on your mind and body— another understatement. Then, you have to decide whether or not you should tolerate or report it. More often than not, toleration is the first choice. It’s easier to believe that you can work it out with your abuser. In my case, the abuser was my husband. Time goes by, and nothing changes. Then, one day, you snap. You can’t take the feeling of being vulnerable; of being so weak that you stay and accept any mistreatment you receive. No. Now it is your turn to take control of your life. It won't be easy at first, but the weight lifted off your shoulders is indescribable. It’s been years since my ex-husband and the pain he caused me crossed my path. There’s nothing like it— the feeling of freedom. When I was younger, I heard the saying, “you never really escape your past”. But, as the years go on, there is no part of me that believes it; I have escaped my past. Thoughts of him occasionally appear in my head when something triggers the idea of him, but they vanish just as quickly as they appear. The only …show more content…

There is so much to process as I view the structure of the wedding that was unknown to me until now. My focus reverts back to the altar. Beside me are my carefully chosen bridesmaids. Having very little work to do planning this wedding, I took prolonged time deciding who will stand with me while I tie the knot. A thought then suddenly occurred to me: who’s the best man? I didn’t think to look at who my fiancé might've recruited for the ceremony. Craning my neck, my stomach drops at the sight of him. Flashes of memories shuffled through my thoughts. Multiple slaps, whips, and punches seemed to be taking a hit at me, just as they did a few years ago. A smile, one that haunted me on numerous sleepless nights due to the pain, crept up on his

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