Terra's Past Letters

Scared

Dear Scared,

Your boyfriend hit you and your mom and your brother told you to "not worry"???!!!

You should be VERY worried.

You are absolutely right when you say you have a "serious problem."

Your bf is abusive. There is no excuse for the way he treats you. His behavior will not get better, it will only get worse and that's putting you in danger.

You deserve to be treated with love and respect not with screaming, name-calling, unwanted 'touches' and physical violence. Your boyfriend is dangerous and you need to end this relationship before you are seriously injured. You know this relationship is unhealthy and that's why you wrote to me. But you don't have to do this alone. There is help for you.

Here are your choices:

1. Talk to the school counselor immediately. Tell him/her what you told me.
2. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) (That's the Domestic Violence Helpline. The call is free and it won't appear on anyone's phone bill.)
3. Call NINELINE Hotline 1-800-999-9999 (any problem, any time)

YOU NEED HELP so that you can safely get out of this hurtful, dangerous relationship.

Before you even think about your next boyfriend, get the help you need to get out of this abusive relationship you're in.

Are you ready to do that?

Take the first step today -- talk to your counselor and/or call one of the phone numbers I've given you.

I care about you and I'm very worried.