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And I continued to say, I don't want to
argue and fight in front of children.
Stop, please stop. No one would listen.
My pleads fell on deaf ears. The children
are nervous and cry. Stop now, please.
Still no response.

I knew nothing would change. I refused
to beg any more. I began to plan to make
a change. I stopped talking, and remained
silent.

One morning I arose early to prepare or the
day. I continued to dress for my office,
knowing I would not be returning at end of
day. As I backed my wheels out of drive-
way, I waved good bye. And I meant good-
bye.

When day was over I pulled my auto into
a new driveway. Unlocked my door, went
inside to a quiet, peaceful enviroment. At
that moment I knew what I wanted for the
rest of my life.

A phone call was made, I want my children,
and their clothing. That's all I want. You can
have everything we have, I don't want anything
you have ever touched. Goodbye: We started
a new way of life.

As days turned into weeks, and weeks into
months I stated, I want a divorce. I want out
of this now. But he continued to beg us to
return to our home. I kept saying no. He had
nothing I wanted any more. While I was away,
I began to change. The things I once loved
didn't hold any importance any more. Once
I looked away, I didn't look back. There was
nothing there that interested me anymore.

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