11/10/2025
"HE DIDNโT HIT ME.
He just went through my phone every time I was in the shower,
Provoking fights that would last for hours,
Always apologizing with a bouquet of flowers.
He didnโt hit me.
He just hated all my friends.
Told me they were no good and that I should just stay in.
He was careful to always remind me I was unworthy,
And any time I spoke to a man, he would accuse me of being flirty.
He laughed, saying no one else would ever love me,
Making me feel nothing but useless and ugly.
He didnโt hit me.
He would just break our things on the rare occasions I decided to go out,
Coming home to his aggressive shouts.
He just deleted all my contacts who were men,
Telling me to never speak to them again.
He didnโt hit me.
He just wouldnโt listen when I said no,
Every day stealing a little more of my glow.
He would criticize my appearance,
Calling me stupid, every day weakening my resilience.
He didnโt hit me.
He would just threaten his own life when I would try to leave,
He didnโt hit me.
He just made me hate myself every day.
Worried how the hell I would get away.
He didnโt hit me.
Until one day, he overheard a call.
Hearing that I was leaving, he pushed me toward the wall. Put his hands around my throat.
But, he didnโt hit me."
Until he did.
๐ October is Domestic Violence month. ๐
Wigan Borough Domestic Abuse helpline - Support, advice and counselling for those affected by domestic abuse and anyone concerned about the wellbeing of others. Contact details. 01942 311365, Mon to Fri, 8.00am to 6.00pm.
๐ www.diasdvc.org
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