LJ Idol: 3 Strikes Week 4: "The axe forgets; the tree remembers"

[proceedcyclone]

Some days it was fine. Nice, even. He wasn’t the most romantic guy, sure, but it was clear that he loved me, that he respected me. He bought me flowers. He remembered our anniversary. He asked me about my day and actually listened until the end

Comments

[drippedonpaper]

Wow, I didn't expect the thought that it was all a dream.

But, though this is fiction, it definitely kind of rings true. I remember I would dream of my ex being dead (not killed by me, just passed) long before we divorced. It's so hard to live on eggshells.

Great job! Quick recovery by her, saying "monster." But aren't abusers monsters, truly, after all?

[ragnarok_08]

This was just so heartbreaking, raw, and so very poignant, especially near the end.

♥ ♥ ♥

[engarian]

Pulling out of the dream into reality (or is it the other way around?) was a great twist.

- Erulisse (one L)

[banana_galaxy]

I've been in a relationship like this, and it was absolute hell. I am, thankfully, out of it now. I think you captured this experience well.

[beautyofgrey]

Who among us hasn't quietly wished their abusers would meet an untimely end? *sigh*
This was beautifully written - I definitely felt the jolt of the waking dream.