Those around don’t see her stomach tighten as she approaches her home.

Every step closer to home...

Those around her don’t see the welts hiding under her little slacks.

Those around her don’t know what awaits her as she walks through the door to what should be shelter from the storm.

Those around her don’t know because she must keep smiling, must stay happy, she has many people to impress, must not let anyone down….

Only herself.





(C) 2014 Brenda Thornlow

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