Trigger Warning These stories mention occurrences of domestic violence and may be triggering to some users. Some names may have been changed.

Melissa

I lived through horrific life where the person who loved me changed his colors and became a demon. He destroyed all the goodness. Out & away for years but, the pain still hurts this many years later is why I will run in pain. I run for peace. ✌️Amen

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