Christine Matotek

Tattoos of Him Christine Matotek

Tattoos of Him, is a poetry collection that takes the reader into the mind of a domestic violence survivor. It explores the feelings of desperation, loneliness, worthlessness; while, it manages to still share hopeful glimmers for a life without abuse. The true treasure is found in the author's ability to tap into her experiences as documentation to use to further the societal conversation on domestic abuse. She unashamedly shares the intimate details of moments that helped form who she is today. Although her abusers have left her with their tattoos, she's bound and determined not to cover them up anymore.