I am writing this to tell the world that my boyfriend doesnt beat me anymore. Everyone told me that I should break up with him - that he wasnt good enough - but I always knew that they were wrong. My boyfriend tells me that other peoples opinions dont matter just his - and he is right.





My boyfriend used to punch me, but that hasnt happened in at least a month. I know that it was my fault when he would hit me. I deserved it. But that has all changed now. He is the man of my dreams.





Just to prove to you that he doesnt hit me anymore, I want to tell you about one instance where it was clear that has changed. The other day, I went to the grocery store and forgot to call him on his cell phone to let him know that I was leaving the house. He came home before I got back and he was rightfully angry. He picked up the barstool in the kitchen and threw it against the wall, missing me by more than two feet. He has really good aim; therefore I know that he was not aiming for me.





My mom says that the way he yells at me isnt healthy, but I need someone to keep me in line. Just the other day, I asked him if he could do the dishes so I could take my cousin to the hospital she was having an asthma attack in my living room. I know that he works hard all day and that I shouldnt ask him to do my chores, but I forgot. He said that my cousin could drive herself to the hospital. He yelled at me so loud that the neighbors called the cops and they were nice enough to get my cousin to the hospital. I should have considered my boyfriends feelings before I suggested that he do the dishes. I learned my lesson though. I am so lucky to have a boyfriend that takes the time to teach me lessons. Sometimes I think that I might not be good enough for his love.





My boyfriend does cheat on me sometimes, but I deserve it. He caught me walking out of a class the other day while I was talking to another guy. I know that I shouldnt talk to other guys, even if they are just friends. My boyfriend only gets jealous because he loves me. He told me that he had to sleep with another girl because I needed to be taught a lesson. He said that if I cheat on him, then he has to cheat on me. I never realized that talking to a guy constituted cheating, but my boyfriend says that it does. He knows what is best for me and for our relationship. I trust him completely.





My boyfriend promises that he will never beat me again. It is okay if he does though at least I have a boyfriend. It is better than having no boyfriend at all. Girls without boyfriends are so pathetic.





People have used words like, violent and malicious to describe my boyfriend, but they dont know what he is like when we are alone. He is SO sweet.





I dont have any physical bruises anymore and that is what I am here to tell people. Abuse comes in one form and my boyfriend doesnt do that anymore. I hope that I can inspire more people to stay with their boyfriends they might change someday too. Just remember, love is supposed to be painful.







Note from the Editor: The purpose of the article is not to make fun of women, it is to call attention to their victimization. It is a satirical editorial. Satire uses sarcasm to expose and discredit prevalent problems. In this particular article Holly seeks to help women by showing the brutality that they often have to live with in a form that makes people pay attention. No one should have to live through that, and the initial emotional reaction to a story written in that format is disgust, which makes people think about the problem instead of ignore it. That is what we seek to do, and Im very sorry if we upset you. I do, however, stand by the article as a valid form of expression. Writers throughout history have used it to wake people and stir them into action against social problems, and I believe that it does work. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.


Sincerely,



Erica Rau


Content Director





Respond To This Article

hello there & you too