Denial

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Maybe he'll stop
Maybe this was his last time
He might not have been lying
There's no way he meant to
He loves me
Right?
Of course he does
He bought you all those beautiful bracelets
Have you forgotten all those goodnight kisses
Before I moved in with him he was perfect
I thought he wouldn't hurt a fly
But now my cheek stings
His rings left that terrible bruise last time
It took me forever to cover it
I wish I hadn't forgotten to wash his shirt
I wish I was skinnier so he'd love me again
I'm nothing
I deserve this
These scars are reminders of that
I should go clean my face before...
Oh no
Was that the front door?
God, please don't let him see me like this
Last time was so bad
God, please please please protect me
And little Stephanie

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