The Smack Shack
My daddy built a shed in the garden.
He's never been particularly practical, always a bit clumsy, but while he was busy working he wasn't hitting me.
It took him three days.
He lined the walls with foam, so nobody could hear me wail when he was beating me.
I called it the Smack Shack.
He was so angry after Mom died in the auto wreck.
But it wasn't my fault, I wasn't even with her, and I missed her too.
I guess he needed someone to blame.
My daddy is in prison now - and I'm in heaven with Mom.
- Category: General / Misc
- Tags: NCAPM
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Bryan Thomas about 10 years ago
Francine (of Drablr) gave a shout out for anybody who might want to write a drabble to raise awareness about child abuse. April is the national month for the prevention of child abuse in the States. This is my humble attempt.
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Frenchie about 10 years ago
Thank you @scribbler. It is a very sad tale.I will post it on your behalf on our FB page. Can't put the link here but it is called Raising awareness and healing through writing.
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Peter Muscutt about 10 years ago
I will be sure to try my hand at an abuse-related drabble to support this worthy cause. Great call everyone!
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Rick Haynes about 10 years ago
That's a very sad story Bryan, so well done for writing it so well.
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Michael Cook about 10 years ago
For those supporting NCAPM, leave a comment on your drabbles and I'll make sure to add a #NCAPM hashtag to each tweet.
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Bryan Thomas about 10 years ago
Great news that so many have joined in!
Nice one, Mike!
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Bryan Thomas about 10 years ago
Thanks, Rick.
