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Dawson's Blog
Dear Daughter,
I’m going to talk to you as though you are my daughter, and maybe in this little letter, I can be a father image you’ve never had. I want to talk with you about the abuse you are going through.
I am absolutely furious and heartbroken you are being abused by your boyfriend. Even though you may be confused and think he loves you, I’m not. And as your father, I know what love is and what it isn’t. I want to do everything in my power to protect you from him, and for him to get the help he needs to become a real man, one that treats women with love and respect. Since I can’t be right there with you personally, I’m going to give you some advice on what to do to get away from your abusive boyfriend.
Look deep into your heart. Are you afraid of your boyfriend? Do you sense he has or could hurt you? If the answer is yes, or you flunked the “Am I Being Abused?” test, then get out of the relationship as fast as you can. It’s time to end the hurt. You are not a piece of meat or a punching bag. You are not stupid, or worthless. You are God’s child and He loves you very much. And so do I. Quit believing all those lies he’s been telling you. That’s right. They are lies. Now here’s the truth - You must get help. In fact, you must get away from him now. There is help for you.
I know he has manipulated you into feeling isolated, so you feel alone with no one to help. This is one of the tricks an abuser plays on his victim. But go to people you know can help you and trust them, even though it’s scary and embarrassing to do so. Perhaps it’s your best friends from the past, your minister, youth pastor, school counselor, doctor, one of my hope coaches (1-800-394-HOPE). Look in your local phone book. There are all kinds of teen help lines and crisis centers staffed with people who are trained to help you. Remember, they have heard countless stories of abuse, and they will know what to do. You may think you are the only one who has ever gone through this nightmare, but that’s not true. Thousands, even millions, have been where you are. But that doesn’t mean you are not important. As your father image, I deeply love you, and God loves you billions of times more than I ever could. You deserve the very best man out there. Don’t sell yourself short on a guy who will only scar you. Take care of yourself. You are loved.
Your father image,
Dawson
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