I REFUSE

I refuse...

To be another statistic of an innocent, young, naïve woman who succumbs to the harsh physical and verbal abuse you placed upon me.

To surrender to a fight that I shouldn't be in.

To bow my head in shame as you take the remaining dignity and trust that I once had for myself and for others.

To allow you, a selfish and heartless man, to destroy my entire world.

To allow my heart to be broken, my trust to be gone, and my walls to go up higher and stronger.

To give you the satisfaction you seek that this time, you won the fight.

To withhold my feelings, for fear of the repercussions that may ensue by doing so.

To be a fearful victim, alone in a dark place in this world.

This time, I am going to stand up and use my power that you tried so hard to steal from me. This is my chance, my opportunity to show you that I am not as weak as you forced me to be that night. It was not my fault that this happened. I didn't do anything to justify this sort of abuse to occur. I am not the victim in this awful circumstance. I am the survivor, the fighter, the woman who refuses to allow you the satisfaction of thinking you were successful in ruining my life.
I am strong. I am powerful. I am capable. I am prepared for the challenges ahead. I am prepared for the victory that will eventually come to me.

God bless.