Stop it Daddy! Don’t hurt Mommy anymore!

She’s already lying on the floor…

I told Mommy to be a good girl for you,

and you wouldn’t do the things you do.

Please don’t scream, it hurts my ears.

I’m sorry Daddy, I’ll stop with the tears.

I know you don’t like it when Mommy cries,

so I’ll save the tears for when I hide.

Daddy, you scare me when you act like that.

Why are you holding brother’s baseball bat?

Please don’t hurt Mommy while she’s sleeping.

Uh-oh Daddy, Mommy’s bleeding.

Oh no, Daddy! What’s wrong with Mommy?

And why is the red stuff getting on me?

Why won’t Mommy wake up right now?

Mommy, PLEASE! Wake up right NOW!

Daddy is leaving me here while you’re sleeping.

I’m scared Mommy, and you’re still bleeding.

Please Mommy, get up before he gets back!

IS Daddy going to come back?

Mommy? Can you hear me? Answer me!

Please Mommy, hold my hand for me.

I’m scared again Mommy, just like last night.

Why did Daddy say this was your last fight?

Why won’t you answer me? Are you awake?

How did Daddy get brother’s bat to break?

Mommy, Daddy is back now, it’ll be okay.

I’m going to go to my room and pray.

Just like you taught me to do every night.

I’ll pray for you to be alright.