I'm overly protective of those few people in my inner circle. Those people who touch my heart get my friendship for life. So when Molly came into my life, dating my abusive step brother, she qualified for my loyalty, love, and protection.
Last night I had enough of listening to her cry as she cowered in fear from his screams, his taunts..... I threatened to break his jaw, but what I really want to do is slice his throat and watch him choke on his own blood. What the fuck is wrong with men who think it's okay to not only control a woman, but belittle her, hurt her, torture her. I've seen this happen to so many of my step brothers girlfriends, and I'm not going to stand around and watch it happen to Molly who is like my sister now.
She is visiting me from Washington, but there's no way I'm going to let her go back to him. I'm forcing her to stay... it scares her to think about how much this will piss him off, but she also sees the hope on the horizon. Maybe if I can get her away from him for long enough,I can save her life... God knows he's already destroyed too many women before her.
How can someone be so cruel? Why would a man hurt the woman he claims to love? I just don't understand. Does it make them feel big and strong? I can't understand women who will stay in this type of relationship..... I had one brush with an abusive guy, in high school. He made the mistake of slapping me across my face so hard I lost hearing in one ear for a week.... and then he stood over me telling me how much I deserved that slap, because I was being a smart ass bitch. He told me I should learn from my mistake. Well, I did. I stood up... walked over to him with tears of anger in my eyes, and kicked his leg as hard as I could. The screams from his broken leg were one of the most satisfying moments of my life.
Molly isn't as strong as me, emotionally or physically...... but now she has someone to be strong for her. You see, I protect the people I love, even if it means killing the people who are blood.
*************UPDATE*************************
Molly is now living happily with her beautiful daughter... where-? I will never tell. I protect her with every thought and action. I've since taught her how to fight, how to be brave, how to feel good about herself, how to walk down the street with her head held high. It has been a long year for her- but she's gotten past her guilt, and now she smiles every day. She's a bright, beautiful woman who will have a chance to shine. And my niece will NEVER know her abusive father...... she will be afforded the luxury of living with strong women as mentors and she'll know how to kick ass!
To all the abused women out there- you deserve more. You deserve better. Fight for it, because you're worthy of love.
