Many of you may remember the following article from Ann Landers and Dear Abby years ago. It continues to be in circulation through-out the internet today.
The words spoken are simple, yet profound. And unfortunately, it still applies even today.
He Sent Me Flowers Today
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 against a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like a nightmare, I could n't believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and brused all over. I know he must be sorry cause he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today, and it wasn't Valentine'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'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 to leave him, I would not have gotten flowers today.
Please contact The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence at their toll free number: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Get the Facts on Domestic Violence by visiting:
http://www.endabuse.org
http://www.batteredmen.com
http://www.ncadv.org
