My roommate, ?, gave me her consent to give a brief overview of a scare that occurred about two weeks ago. I have decided not to use her name, just a simple ?, because it is a very personal experience. The only reason I am posting this is to inform everyone that we all have choices.
Everyone was home. The stereo was so loud, so no one heard the knocking on the door except for me. Eager to see who it was, since it is impossible to visit someone without an escort in the commons, I poked throughout the eye hole. I was in disbelief and ran to my roommates room. Her jaw dropped, and she ran to get our other roommates. ? 's phone kept ringing every minute. My roommates' panicked face sent a shiver down my spine. We kept asking each other," how did he get in? who let him in?" The commons is a very secure living environment, but somehow, a crazy ex- boyfriend managed to get in. We did not hesitate to call the police. The police took a while to arrive. In the meantime, the knocking turned into kicking and it was accompanied by loud cursing.
The police arrived and escorted the crazy ex- boyfriend out of the building. At first he refused to leave and made a scene. Then he was warned he was better off leaving. After he left, the police interrogated us. To our surprise, we learned of ?'s big secret. The crazy guy had been mentally and physically abusing her. We all let ? know that we were there to support her. The ex is no longer allowed on campus for 2 years. I'm proud of ? for finally breaking loose of chains that kept holding her down.
Ladies never think you are alone if someone is hurting you. Today, there are so many organizations willing to help. Best of all, there are friends everywhere waiting to help in any possible way.
Gentlemen, be kind and gentle. A woman is the most beautiful thing created. Be respectful and let us show you our true and vibrant colors.
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