Enough

No more making up excuses, tired of covering up bruises.

There is nothing that money can buy to excuse a black eye.

No more lying to the courts to protect you like nothing happened.

Time to grow up and be held accountable for your actions.

Nowhere to go, no money, not a dime.

Leaving everything and everyone I thought I knew far behind.

Often we are hurt by those who are supposed to love and defend,

A woman should never be hurt by the hands of a man.

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