beatings Tank my father said to me that it had even made the news in old blighty, this recent atrocity to be thrust upon a human. and then he said well he wasn't entirely innocent, he was a 'criminal'. and i thought, he is the criminal to you? shit. not to me. is not what they do on a daily basis criminal? 000716 ... whoopass can-opener i think beatings are being kept very secret these days and we should all join together to make them more public. all in favour say ow! 010407 ... dB There are worse things than being beaten as a child. but when you combine those with beatings, then you end up with a situation on your hands. 010407 ... Aimee I got used to them. Cause you know, i deserved them. Now I just don't talk, that way he won't hit me. It's always, yes of course you're right. The last time I tried to break up with him, he almost put me in the hospital... I just wish my brothers would kill him. I really do. Sometimes things like that just need to happen. But at least my make up and clothing can cover the bruises. 010407 ... Dafremen Sorry Aimee, tough break. Suggestion...leave...it only takes about 100 dollars to start a new life. I done it myself. You seem like a strong girl, you'll make it. To me beatings were the dirt background upon which the rest of my experiences seemed some how cleaner. I didn't like them, but I wouldn't wish them away either. When yer a child and you stick around for beatings, you're unfortunate. When you're an adult and you stick around for beatings, you're a masochist. Get out of there Aimee. You got too much good stuff in yer head like the monkee story to take that crap. 010407 ... Robert I like beatings, It means I'm alive 010407 ... managerial status will continue until morale improves 010407 ... _ I remember only one. I can still hear her crashing to the floor. Crying. 020123 what's it to you? who go blather from