Personal Narrative: An Episode Of Domestic Violence

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o“Weeee-oooo-weee-oooo-weee-ooooo”, the sudden sounds of screaming ambulance sirens, as I try to open my eyes to realize what was going on around me and who were these people in these white uniforms operating on me. oThe needles sprinted through my veins. o√My left eye was a sealed shut plastic bag full of air, and my mouth was crying of blood. √The pain was a truck running over me. *After being in a coma like a hibernating bear in the winter, I was now alert, responsive, and alive! ●This reminded me of an episode of domestic violence, featuring Chris Brown and Rihanna. I was Rihanna and my boyfriend was Chris. Although this had been a repeated episode, after this time, I was done. After years of being abused by the man who I thought loved me, it was now time to end this relationship. oMy heart danced around inside of me. I knew I needed help, but I did not know how I would get it. oWho would I call, where would I go, and how would I get there, were three questions that kept talking to each other in my head? √Long story short, I got help, and I am no longer in the abusive relationship with that man who …show more content…
I have experienced nearly losing my life, and through my story, I want others to understand the types of abuse, how to read the signs of abuse, and the many resources that are available when dealing with

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