FORTY SEVEN

"The abuse went on until I fell pregnant I thought it would stop but it got worse.Then Alex was born,it still continued. One day he came home drunk. Alex was three at the time.We didn't have food in the house and Alex was hungry,I asked him for money and he slapped me across the face instead.Alex started to cry,he got hit too and ran to hide behind the couch.He was only three years old,I felt so useless not being able to protect my own child."Tears rolled down her cheeks,Avery grabbed her hands in her own.

"I'm sorry Cathrina.It wasn't my intention to make you relive the past."She handed her a tissue."I'm sorry.Forget I ever asked anything."Avery made way to stand but she grabbed her hand.

"Sit down.Don't feel guilty about anything."She gestured for her to sit,Avery did."He demanded I sleep with him.I said no that Alex is still awake.He didn't care he ripped off my clothing and did what he wanted.All the while Alex is watching."Avery thought she had it rough but what Cathrina went thr