In Love with a Monster

Imagine living a life that you have no control over.

Fear, abject hatred, unspeakable violent acts, and terror follow you everywhere you go. They weigh on you like ships' anchors, but your shoulders can no longer bear the strain.

Life's pleasures bring you pain.

You bear the scars of someone else's rage.

The future is hopeless. The past is too traumatic to recall.

This is what life is like for those who are in a relationship plagued by domestic violence. Your chest constricts. Your hands sh...