I thought these numbers needed to be in a folder all their own.. for easy access to them for anyone who needs them... if you are a vicitim of abuse or know of someone who is.. please read this poem and then write down these hotline numbers for the USA.. there are NATIONAL hotlines for the USA and other countries soon to be posted.. please check back soon! Thanks Al for sending this poem around and thanks Kat for being a pack rat (heehee) and keeping it instead of tossing it in the trash bin of your email :-)
Suz
I Got 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 didnt mean the things he said, because he sent me flowers today. It wasnt our anniversary or any other special day.
Last night he threw me into a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like a nightmare, I couldnt believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over. I know he must be sorry, cause he sent me flowers today.
I got flowers today, and it wasnt mothers day or any other special day. Last night, he beat me up again, it was much worse than all the other times. But 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.. if you are being abused or you know of someone who is... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help them and use one of these numbers today! dont wait until that someone you love or yourself "gets flowers today!" and DO NOT hesitate to use these numbers! they are here to help you!!! here are the hotline numbers
National Child Abuse and Neglect hotline
1-800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence hotline
1-800-799-7233
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