Abuse

Christina, age 14, from US

I am abused
I wonder why I make him so mad
I hear his voice, yelling at me, telling me I'm worthless
I see his hand coming towards my face
I want it to end
I am abused

I imagine this never happens
I feel the sting of his slap
I touch my face
I worry that I'll do something wrong, and get beat again
I cry because I care so much, but he hurts me so bad
I am abused

I understand that I can't tell anyone
I say nothing is wrong, that we have a perfect relationship
I dream that we really do have a perfect relationship.
I try not to think about the pain
I hope he stops soon-for I don't know how much more I can take..
I am abused