The vein protruded from his forehead and I could see the ire behind his eyes as he looked right through me. I knew what was coming, yet I was frozen in place, trying not to panic as I waited for him to blow.
© Sarah Doughty
For the Word-High July Prompts
of Filipino words,
hosted by Rosema and Maria.
Silakbo – (n.) emotional outburst
Sarah Doughty 
You described anger perfectly ~ it can be frightening and paralyzing to witness ~ until one gets the strength to walk away.
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That’s very true. In my case, I was too young and weak to do anything else. Now, if I would be in such a situation, I’m conditioned to have the same response. Though, it hasn’t been tested, I would hope I would have the strength to fight back to protect myself and/or my family. 💕
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your words are alive and they hit the heart hard, beautifully!
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Aww thank you so much! 😊
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you’re welcome! ❤
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The imagery was just too powerful. I felt the fear in these few words. I just hope these kinds of horrors will stop, and that no more will be victimized.
This is powerful literature, Sarah 🙂
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Thank you, I hope so as well.
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Splendid! You’ve painted a picture in too few words. So great, Sarah~
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Thank you! 😊
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You’re most welcome! 🤗🤗🤗
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Moving in a paradoxical sense. I wish she moved away ….Yet freeze is often a visceral response to an assault that one has learnt to expect …the throbbing vein …is a nuance that adds a throb of reality to the few words rendering power to the threat. Picture is well placed !
Loved it.
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Thank you so much. The fight or flight response is actually fight, flight, or freeze. Many abuse victims cower and stay still, rather than fight back or run away. 💕
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For those of us on the other side of this dynamic, angry and on the verge of losing control, it is good to understand the consequences of this anger and its effect on others. Step outside yourself and view how others see you, feel what others feel. If you feel shame, you have a conscience, but that’s not enough. You need to change.
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Yes, exactly. Thank you.
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I love how well the picture goes with the words. Especially since it looks like his arm is just going right through her.
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Exactly! 😊
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very powerful for such a short piece
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Oh, thank you! 😊
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So good! Love this picture you chose as well.
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Oh, thank you! 😊
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thought so. ptsd. that you. that’s why i going through again. thought it was close in places. brilliant work.
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Yes, what I experienced was worse, but it’s very close to my experiences.
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sorry to hear that. positively, it has resulted in something beautifully crafted. more respect.
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True. Writing is very therapeutic to me. It’s not just something I love yet was told I’d never be able to do let alone have talent. Kind people like you show me that there’s power behind my words. I’m humbled and honored by that.
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A strong view of how some relationships are. A good read 🙂
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Thanks so much! 😊
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Wow, I felt this. Great write.
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Thanks so much! 😊 😊
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just breathe (88). powerful imagery.
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Which section was that? My page markers are different than yours.
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chapter 22. flashback sequence with her step-father. your description was so realistic.
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Ah, thank you! It’s because I was writing mostly from experience.
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