I saw my mommy being beaten up last night by her boyfriend.
She screamed and screamed. I heard every punch but I couldn’t stop him.
My mommy’s face is so swollen.
Her eyes are red.
Her lip is cut and there is dried blood on her face.
My mommy wouldn’t stop crying.
My mommy has so much pain.
I couldn’t go to school today.
My mommy looked really bad.
I stayed in my pajamas.
I cuddled my mommy.
I cried.
Then I heard a knock on the door and I opened it.
My school principal was standing there.
She just hugged me.
She hugged my mommy.
She came to check why I hadn’t come to school today.
Aunty Sara asked her to come to my house because she loves me.
I am safe now.
I am loved.
***A factual description from a true case experienced in 2023 at a Project Hope partner Early Childhood Development Centre. Photo has been changed for child protection purposes***
