Anonymous asked this question on 5/1/2000:

I'm seven months pregnant and my boyfriend physically abuses me. he always thinks I'm cheating on him and he get very angry and won't isten to what I have to say and thats when the hitting begins,I want to leave but i think I have already given up. What can i do what do you suggest?

Cntrygrl gave this response on 5/4/2000:

My suggestion to you would be to get out ASAP!! I know it's not easy to do, but if you can't find the strength for yourself, think about the child you're carrying. You certainly do not want your child growing up around such abusive behavior. Children learn by listening and watching, and if your child sees and hears abuse of any type, he/she will retain and repress those memories, which will show their ugly head in some other form when the child gets older!! He/she may become violent/abusive in their own lives. I don't think anyone would want to put their child threw that on purpose. I would do my best to get away from him ASAP, and DO NOT allow him to try and talk you out of it, or to try and beg for your forgiveness, because the cycle of violence will continue! I hope this helps a bit, and pls. let me know if I can be of any further help! You take care of yourself and your unborn child!! I wish you the best!!

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