He doesn’t think of The Morning After
Lips are gashed in
The black-purple colour of your tears
Pink wrists and arms,
Wiping away the blood that stains your teeth
The difficulty of breathing that night and
Hearing meaningless “I’m Sorry but you made me”
Crying, begging for him to stop,
He doesn’t feel what you feel
The Morning After, he doesn’t need to explain to the nosy
colleagues
Nor can he wipe away the humiliation from over-excessive
foundation because of your swollen face
The Morning After
When you have to explain and hide for him
Sharing that story and looking at your friends in the face
Sorrow, Shame, Heartbreak, Blame... The Morning After,
The strong woman that once lived is No More
"Physical aggression by a man toward his partner is abuse, even if it happens only once. If he raises a fist; punches a hole in the wall; throws things at you; blocks your way; restrains you; grabs, pushes, or pokes you; or threatens to hurt you, that’s physical abuse. He is creating fear and using your need for physical freedom and safety as a way to control you." - Lundy Bancroft
