Save Me

Note from the Author: This story was formerly part of the Beautiful Minds Domestic Abuse and Mental Health Anthology. Please be aware that the story has content that could be a trigger. It touches on the topics of physical, mental and sexual abuse and self harm. This book contains situations and content that I experienced growing up. I am a survivor of child abuse.  "No daddy, please stop." I'd beg him.
He never stopped hurting me. I upset mummy. Bad girls must be punished. I tried so hard, but I was never good enough. Eventually I learned ways to cope. Age 11 - Don't cry or scream. Because my fear was his high. Age 14 - the violence stopped. He took my innocence instead, And told me it was okay. Our little secret. Mum didn't need to know. She found out, and life got worse. When I was old enough, I ran away.
I kept my past from everyone. Until HE came to my rescue. Older, sophisticated, damaged too. I fought him at every turn. Until the unthinkable happened, And I needed him to save me.