but he convinces you that you don’t deserve love or respect.
but he kicked me out of the car at 12:30 am miles from home knowing my cell phone was dead.
but he kills me from the inside day after day after day...
but he verbally abused me with his flying monkeys.
but he cheated on me when I was 8 months pregnant and then laughed.
yet.
but shows no interest, no love, no affection. Acts as if I didn't exist.
but his words are like repeated punches to your face and chest.
but he says something awful to your face, flat out denies it later and makes you feel like you're absolutely crazy.
but you almost wish he did.
but he pulls your hair, calls you names, belittles you, orders you...
but makes you cry as hard as if he did.
but he belittled me, accused me of all the bad behavior he is doing and made me think I was crazy.
but he says you should be thankful that he doesn’t.
but he forbids you to spend time with your family and friends.
but your soul still feels bruised.
—Bobette Buster