She stretched out her hand to pick up her tea. She winced. The pain at her side stabbed her. She lifted her cup to her swollen face. Even the mildly hot tea burnt her bruised lips.
It was not supposed to be this way. She gave up her university job, her family and her friends just to please him. Yet, he found something or the other to pick a fight and get physically violent.
“I had trusted him. How can he do this to me?” she thought.
“No!” her inner voice asserted back. ” The question should be: How can you allow this to happen again and again to you? Trust is a two way street.”
She finished her tea. Packed up her bag and never looked back.
I’m writing bravely for Write Tribe festival of Words of March 2019
Today’s prompt is the word “Trust”
Balcony Sunrise 
Domestic violence is never acceptable. To trust such weak person is an insult on self
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Yes, but so many women fall trap to this, even highly educated women. They need to find courage to break free. Thanks Bhagyashree
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Even working women find it difficult to break free. Without an emotional support system in place she feels trapped! It is so sad.
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Yes, It is a vicious cycle. We need to empower our daughters and educate our sons for the better future. Thanks Jyothi
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Unacceptable to tolerate any type of violence ,work or at home .
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Yes, indeed. Thanks for liking
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It’s very difficult to break away from the Domestic Violence and woman needs a lot of courage to do so.
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Yes, it requires a lot of courage. I hope all women find it within themselves.
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The person who exhibits violent behaviour need medical treatment. They are weal people with low self-esteem.
She left him for good. wise decision.
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Yes, she took a wise decision. Lots of women are stuck in abusive relations for a myriad of reasons. very sad. thanks Kalpana
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Good that she took that step, finally. Love, care, trust and respect are vital ingredients of a relationship and in her case, all are missing from his side. This is a story of so many women, sadly!
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Yes, it is very sad. I hope all women are in a position to take decisions that are good for them. Thank you Shilpa
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You could definitely see your expertise within the work you write.
The sector hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe.
Always follow your heart.
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