At first she stayed because of the children. They were babies. They needed a father.
He was never a father.
Then she stayed because she didn’t want to go on welfare. She was embarrassed to be a single mother with three children going into the grocery store with food stamps.
What would people think?
Then she stayed because of her faith. She loved God. She wanted to do the right thing. She wanted her family together.
What would God think?
He hit her once. After that, he demeaned her, made her feel small, small, small. Told her she was stupid.
She started to believe it.
She didn’t think she could make it on her own. After all, she was only a housewife, a mother, and stupid.
To me, she was EVERYTHING.
She stayed because she felt sorry for him, felt responsible for his actions, and saddened about leaving a broken man.
She stayed for 30 long years.
When she finally decided to leave, he begged, he pleaded, he cried. He said that he couldn’t live without her, couldn’t survive without her. He said she was his only friend.
In her journal she wrote this:
“I have nothing else to give him. He will not leave me alone. I feel sorry for him. So very sorry. He continually crushes my spirit. Help me. Help me. Help me.
On May 26, 2010, the monster walked up behind her and shot her three times in the head. Not once, but three times to make damn sure. He then wrapped his arms around her and shot himself.
Our lives changed forever. The sun stopped shining. Darkenss fell.
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My Dear Kim, The only I can say is that I agree with everthing you wrote.
Love You So Much
Dad
Kim – Ii wsh I could make it May 25th 2010 for you. I wish Kay really knew her worth. Thank God for you in telling her story. it gives me chills and makes me cry for her, for you and your family. love you. elizabeth
….and I too stayed, the stigma in our day was still bad, not so today. I did get out, thankfully.
Two reasons this particular tragedy hits me so hard; I too spoke out, the cops told me to leave him, did nothing to him.
And the other, it happened on my birthday, and I will never ever forget Kay Marie Sisto on my birthday, with prayer for her family and celebration for where see is now. I am glad I could call her friend, and she was a friend to so many and so much love to give. Thank you Kay for who you were and the love you showed to all, even the s.o.b. that took you away from us.
I pray for a little more happiness in the new year for you and your family this coming year Kim, God bless us every one. Amen.
with love and respect,
Monica
Words could never express how sadden I am by this tragic event. Kim I am so very sorry.
—I Love You
I Miss You.
I Love you
I Miss You.