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                                  He gave me flowers 
                                    
                                    
                                     - I got flowers today. It wasn't my birthday or any other special day. 
                                    
- We had our first argument last night and he said a lot of cruel things 
                                    
- that really hurt me. I know that he is sorry and didn't mean to say the 
                                    
- things he said - because he sent me flowers today. 
                                    
                                    
- I got flowers today. It wasn't our anniversary or any other special day. 
                                    
- Last night he threw me into a wall and then started to choke me. 
                                    
- It seemed like a nightmare but you wake up from nightmares to find 
                                    
- that they aren't real. I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over. 
                                    
- I know he must be sorry - because he sent me flowers today. 
                                    
                                    
- I got flowers today. And it wasn't Valentines Day or any other special 
                                    
- day. Last night he beat me and threatened to kill me. 
                                    
- Makeup and long sleeves didn't hide the cuts and bruises this time. 
                                    
- I couldn't go to work because I didn't want anyone to know 
                                    
- But I know he is sorry - because he sent me flowers today. 
                                    
                                    
- I got flowers today and it wasn't Mother's Day or any other special day. 
                                    
- Last night he beat me again and it was much worse than all the other 
                                    
- times. If I leave him what will I do? How will I take care of the kids? 
                                    
- What about money? I'm afraid of him and too scared to leave him! 
                                    
- But he must be sorry - because he sent me flowers today. 
                                    
                                    
- I got flowers today. Today was a very special day. 
                                    
- It was the day of my funeral. 
                                    
- Last night he finally killed me. I was beaten to death. 
                                    
- If only I would have gathered enough courage and strength to leave him. 
                                    
                                    
- So I got flowers today - for the very last time. 
                      
                                        
                                  
                                 
                                 
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