I really appreciate all of ya'lls help and advice. I am researching local domestic abuse hotlines because I really want my brother to get help. I think what is most frightening is approaching my parents because I have told them, especially my mom, he and my dad have problems. I have told my dad and my brother they have problems and they, of course, deny it.

I am glad I can get on greekchat and people are there to support me and others when we can't go to anyone else.

I am moving out after graduation to my own apartment in Rock Hill. In the fall of 2004, I will be going to law school to specialize in family law to represent those men and women that are in the same position I am or in international law to join the CIA. Either way, I'll get out of dodge and won't be back. Both jobs will be healing experiences for me.

BTW, I have only been in one abusive relationship that lasted 3 months and, fortunately, I am out of that!