Sophia

Mommy and daddy are fighting again. it makes me upset when daddy yells. Mommy's crying. I wish he would stop. I wish it would all stop. I wish someone would come and take me out of here.

It's quiet now. I hear someone coming up the stairs. Mommy comes into my room with blood dripping from her lip. She wipes the tears from her eyes and hugs me. I start to cry. I just can't help it. I know I'm weak, I know. I need to be strong for mommy. "Pack your things." mommy said, trying not to sound scared. I did what she said, but as we were about to walk out the door, someone grabbed my wrist. It was daddy. He told her that we weren't leaving and, without arguing, mommy came in and put our things down. This happens a lot. Mommy was too afraid of daddy to leave.

Tonight, at dinner, was very quiet. I didn't eat much...my stomach was shaky. After dinner, mommy tucked me into bed. "I love you Sophia." is the last thing I heard before she turned the lights off.