I was terrified, pushed him away with all my might, and shouted for help. But no one else seemed to hear it, or deliberately ignored it. My father-in-law took the opportunity to cover my mouth and rudely tore my clothes and pants. I struggled and kicked as hard as I could, but I couldn't muster any strength. Finally, in the midst of my cries, my father-in-law forcibly did that heinous thing. I cried so much that I almost fainted, and I was so weak that I let my father-in-law do whatever he wanted.
Since then, my father-in-law has come to harass me every night, and I can no longer sleep properly. During the day, I was in a trance and couldn't lift up any energy. And my father-in-law always pinched me in front of my family, so I didn't even have a chance to resist. I was physically and mentally exhausted, and once upon a time I was a lively and cheerful girl, but now I have fallen to such a state that I am heartbroken and begin to doubt my life.
"You be honest with me, I'm your father-in-law, you should thank me for 'loving' you!" My father-in-law always said arrogantly, with ill intentions in his words. He took it for granted and didn't take me seriously at all. One time he held out his hand to me in the living room, and I subconsciously flinched, and he slapped me so hard that I fell to the ground. Everyone else was there, but none of them spoke up.
The mother-in-law and sister-in-law also turned a blind eye. I cried and asked them for help several times, but they said it was a household matter, and I should serve my father-in-law well. I talked to my sister-in-law again, and she said directly: Don't make trouble for us. Even my biological parents turned a blind eye to what was going on with me and thought I should swallow it. I was in utter despair, and it seemed like I was the only one left in the world who was suffering from this pain.
I was in such a desperate situation, so tormented physically and mentally, that I even began to think about ending my own life. In those days, I often cried alone, recalling the bits and pieces of love with my husband in the past, compared to the current situation, I can't wait to end this painful life.
A few times, I secretly went to buy pesticides and wanted to drink them to be completely relieved. But whenever I open the pesticide bottle, I always think of my husband's deathbed advice: "Live well, don't commit suicide." So, I hid the pesticide again. I began to doubt my life, and I was in extreme pain, but I couldn't find a way out, so I was forced to endure the abuse of my father-in-law.
"Are you sure? How could your father-in-law do this to you?" Are you mistaken, we respect your father-in-law. "Forget it, you just bear with it, after all, he is your father-in-law." "
They all took my pleas a joke and didn't believe the abuse I was subjected to. I was completely desperate, my relatives and friends were like this, who else could I turn to for help? I didn't even dare to complain to the police or the courts, for fear that my father-in-law's power would harm me. I was discouraged, and I felt that I was going to live like this in this life.
From that moment on, my mood was surprisingly better. I began to take good care of my body, eat and sleep seriously, and always pay attention to the little life in my belly. Although my father-in-law still harassed me every night, I had the courage and strength to live for the sake of my children. I secretly vowed that I must let my children grow up healthy in the sun, not suffer in the dark.
After about three months, my belly was already visibly bulging. When my father-in-law found out, he was shocked. He thought I was just getting lucky, but I didn't expect to be pregnant.
I finally mustered up the courage to look him in the eye and say, "yes, I'm pregnant." You have my bed every night, I am pregnant with your seed, do you have any regrets?"
My father-in-law's face turned pale, as if he realized what a dirty thing he had done. He stammered, he didn't expect me to fight back so bluntly. I watched him look helpless, and my heart was filled with strength and dignity that I had never seen before. Yes, I'm pregnant, and that's my hope for rebirth!
Ever since I got pregnant, my heart has changed dramatically. In the past, I was oppressed by my father-in-law, like a puddle of sludge, and I completely lost my dignity and courage. But now, I have a new life in my arms, which has given me hope and desire for life again.
I began to reflect on my situation. Why should I live forever in the shadow of my father-in-law? Why should I be abused by him in silence? I am also a flesh and blood person, and I should also have basic dignity and happiness! What's more, now that I am pregnant with a child, I cannot let him grow up in the dark.
Yes, I decided to do justice for myself and my children! I will make my father-in-law pay for his crimes, even if it costs anything. From that moment on, my mind began to mature slowly, and I was no longer the weak and helpless woman I used to be, but a brave and strong mother.
After much deliberation, I finally made up my mind to seek help from the legal authorities. I secretly inquired about some agencies that specialize in handling domestic violence cases, and went out for help.
At first, the staff was also skeptical about what happened to me. However, after some honest statements and some evidence of my father-in-law's abuse of me, they finally believed me.
"Don't be afraid, we've got your back. We'll get you justice!" A warm-hearted aunt comforted me.
Over the next few months, I worked with the agency staff to collect a large amount of evidence of my father-in-law's abuse, including surveillance footage, photos of my injuries, hospital certificates, and more. Although the process was extremely difficult, and I was even threatened and beaten by my father-in-law, I never wavered in my determination.
Finally, when we were seven months pregnant, we formally filed a lawsuit against my father-in-law, demanding that he be severely punished by the law. Although he once arrogantly believed that he had the right to do anything, he had nowhere to hide in the face of the iron-faced selflessness of the law.
After several months of trial, the court finally handed down a felony verdict: my father-in-law was sentenced to 10 years in prison for domestic violence! When the jurors read out the verdict, my heart was finally completely relieved. Yes, justice has finally been done! I raised my head that had been bowed for too long, and raised my eyebrows in the courtroom.
The father-in-law had no place to embarrass himself, so he could only be escorted away. I looked at his cowering back, as if to tell myself: from now on, I will never have to be threatened and hurt by him again!
In this way, I became pregnant for ten months and finally gave birth to a healthy boy. Whenever I look at the innocent smiling face of the child, I think of those dark days, but I also sincerely thank God for letting me through that hurdle. It is precisely because of that ordeal that I can truly appreciate the preciousness of life and start anew with courage and strength.
I moved out of my in-law's house with my children and started a new life on my own. Although everything is difficult, as long as I have children by my side, I have infinite strength and courage to face everything. I often take my child for a walk in the park, and watching him play in the sun without worry, I feel extremely happy and happy.
Yes, I finally came out of those dark years and welcomed a new beginning. My life has shone again, and all of this stems from my determination to conceive a baby for ten months. As long as we have dreams and courage, there is nothing that cannot be overcome! I am convinced that although the road ahead is still very long, as long as we are with our children, it will surely go wider and wider.