I am trying to get help,
at least I'm t r y i n g.
She says that's the first step
and things have been lighter.
But really, what can the counselors tell me,
that I don't already know?
I am a Monster. There is no other reason.
It's in me. Dwelling. They can't get it out.
If God won't help,
how can they?

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Whiskey & Bruised
Short StoryThe story of a man who loves a girl but that doesn't stop him from hitting her or her from loving him. a-novel-told-in-verse