AU is pleased to publish this heart rending post from contributor Yvonne Maria Wickes:
Why do I stay? Words can’t convey, The pain I feel, It doesn’t seem real. Life’s a blur, too many tears, Can’t leave now, too many fears. Be quiet, shut up; stop the kids from crying, Where have you been? Why are you lying? Where’s my food? Why isn’t it made? Get a job then you’ll get paid! All you seem to do is moan, I have no money for the phone. The car outside is for me, Get round the shops and get my tea! Life is weary; it’s hard to think, I’ll feel better after that drink. Kids are crying, I’m feeling low, It’s definitely time to go. My only way out was to write a letter, Maybe now things will get better. So if you need a hand and feeling low, Not really sure of where to go, A friendly face, a cuppa tea, “My Sisters Place” Is the place to be! By: Yvonne Maria Wickes (Copyright and all intellectual rights reserved).My Sister’s Place’ is a specialist domestic violence service based in central Middlesbrough. Providing direct services to women over 16 years of age who are or have suffered domestic abuse.
My Sister’s Place
123 Borough Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 3AN
Tel: 01642 241864
Email: support@mysistersplace.co.uk
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE – 0808 2000 247
