Knowing our volatile history it was an understandable question. A simple statement of a few short words.
Yet, it was that one word that caught me off guard, instead of “leave,” or “runaway,” which would imply I have power over my fate. That it’s simply a matter of walking out.
By its mere definition – fraught with words like “dangerous” and “control” – clearly it’s more complicated. It can’t be a spur of the moment decision. Plans must be made, and secrets kept.
“Why don’t you escape?”
I’m in a Hell partly of my own making, and I am my own jailer.
The 100 Word Challenge, a writing prompt created by Velvet Verbosity, takes a single theme to tell a story in only 100 words ~ no more, no less. This week’s theme is ‘Escape.’
I had to go back and read that a few times. So well done. And such a recurring theme with you, no?
I love how clearly the danger is felt, and how intelligent your character is. Robin
This is powerful stuff.
Wonderfully written – but yes, too often NOT fiction. :(
Sometimes it feels like there is no way out.
Please tell me this is fiction.
Yes, Sweetie, in regards to me, it is total fiction.
Beautifully written, Tara. I know a woman or two who could relate to this all too well.
What Carrie said . . . and all too often the one trying to escape blames herself and is blamed by others for: trying to leave/escape; or not trying to leave/escape. This is a great look into that mind-set. Thanks.
You have no idea how I relate to this. Well done.
Amazing…as always :) I imagine many women feel exactly this way when they are in abusive relationships.