Betty's POV
This chapter is dedicated to all domestic violence survivors.
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"She would hit me with anything he could find, hands, glass, even a belt," one lady says, her hair a bright orange floating around her head like fire. "At first, my friends and family didn't notice the bruises and the broken bones, I was always a clumsy little girl." A tear slips down her cheek. "Anyways, enough about me, what about you new girl?"
She looks at me, I tilt my head back hiding the noticeable bruises that still showed.
"Uh, he wasn't always abusive," I chew my lip. "I guess It started when his demeanor changed, he would stay at work longer then needed. He also came home smelling like other girls."
The red hair girl grabs my hand squeezing it lightly. Just like everyone here, I was a survivor from domestic violence. We stood strong and survived from abusive boyfriends, girlfriends, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers.
"Everyday it got worse, and then he finally snapped. He slapped me, and it hurt like a bitch," I choke out a sad laugh. "I stood there in shook and so did he. He picked me up and took me to the bathroom and washed me in the tub as if he was trying to scrub away the remain of his demons."
"Did you love him?" One of the quiet girls like me squeaks up, her eyes big.
"Did I love him?" I laugh. "That's an understatement, I loved him so much. Even after he hit me, I was the one to apologize."
"Do you still think it's your fault?" Her hair falls back over her face hiding away the scar near her eye.
"Yes."
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"Happy last day!!" The red haired shouts, her name was Cheryl and she was a survivor of domestic violence from her mother.
Even though she already finished her recruitment at the circle she showed up to the party the girls were throwing for me. It was officially my last day, I was content with myself and everyone else.
"Thank you Cheryl," I hug her.
"What are you going to do now?" She squeezes me tightly.
"I'm going to move to small little down called Riverdale," I take a bite of the scrumptious cookies that Toni, Cheryl's girlfriend, made.
She gives me a supportive look.
"I'm so proud of you, please tell me we are going to stay in touch," she smiles. "Promise me Betty."
"I promise."
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Its a little short, but pretty much just a little back story on Betty. I promise to try to be more active, but recently I haven't had any inspiration to write. I hope you all understand. 💗
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