Kandy had a good life, a great career, two beautiful teenagers, and an ideal marriage. At least she thought so, but unfortunately, life often throws us all a curve ball once in awhile. Things at home began to disintegrate after they celebrated their 20th anniversary. She struggled for a couple more years to try to repair the marriage, but finally realized it was a lost cause. She just turned 45; her children were now in college. She knew her life would soon be over, if she left things the way they were.


First thing she did was decide to go back to college and get her nursing degree, that way she could support herself and live on her own. During this time, she bought a computer to assist her with schoolwork. Not only could it help her with college, she could use it to communicate with her children. Never in her wildest dreams did she think it would improve her love life.

Kandy used the computer for her studies, and soon found other ways to utilize it. The internet was a virtual walking encyclopedia, with websites and chatroom. She found it a unique place to communicate from anywhere on the globe. Most of the people she met were friendly. They often gave her the understanding and emotional support she needed in her life.

One of her favorite areas of the chat was the romance rooms. I one of these rooms she met a man named John. They were almost the same age, had similar dislikes and desires, and soon became close friends. After a while, their online relationship turned intimate. They also agreed that no matter what happened in their lives, they would not let it mess up their friendship.

John’s cheerful-loving characteristics drew her to him like a moth to a flame. One night, John asked her if they could exchange phone numbers. He wanted to make sure they had a way to communicate if they couldn’t get online. She agreed giving him her home and cell phone numbers and he gave her his.

Kandy was studying when the phone rang. When checked the caller ID, she was overwhelmed to see John’s name. She had not expected him to call her so soon.

“Hello John, how are you?”

“I’m fine, but I was beginning to worry about you. I have not seen you online for two days and called to see if you were OK.”

She assured him she was safe, but was so involved with midterm exams that she had forgotten to drop him an email. She was so unhappy in her marriage.

She tried showing her husband a good time by making love in the usual manner. In addition, she even tried a few things John had suggested, all to no avail. No matter how she tried to please her husband nothing seemed to satisfy him.

She also felt the blunt of all his anger now, not just his verbal attacks and temper tantrums, but physical abuse. She knew she should leave him, but was too afraid of him to do so at this time.

“Oh my god, Kandy, you should not have to endure abuse of any kind! Honey, you know I am just a phone call away, please do not hesitate to cal if you need me. I love you very much baby, and I do not want him to harm you. Kandy you need some time away from all that stress so you can relax and think clearly. May I suggest we spent a night together, no strings attached. It will do you a world of good honey.”

“Let me think about it for awhile. I do love you John, but this will be a big step for me. For now, I need to go focus on my upcoming exams. I wish you were holding me, but then again if you were–I would not be studying–good-bye.”

“Good-bye love,” and he made a kissing noise on the phone before he hung up.

Later on that week when they were chatting, John asked, Kandy, what would happen if we spent one night alone, just the two of us?

Kandy thought for a moment then typed, I am not sure, but I probably wouldn’t have the courage to even meet you. Oh John, you know I love you, but that’s not a good idea I am still married.

Around 10 pm one evening, Kandy’s husband was again yelling at her and telling her how stupid and worthless she was. Then stepped forward and began to slap her across the face several times. Even though she was afraid of him, she knew she had to do something now.

Kandy stepped back grabbed the phone, dialed 911. She yelled, “My address is 1445 W. Omaha drive, before she could finish he grabbed the phone and hung it up. Following that he drew back his fist and hit her so hard it knocked her off her feet. He then straddled her and continued beating her.

“You god dam bitch, why in the hell did you do that? You think they will come and help you. I hate to tell you, but they won’t believe your words, Kandy you’re so fucking stupid!”

Kandy cringed, he drew his hand back, and was about to hit her again when the doorbell rang. Oh God, let it be the police please!

He paused, got off and growled, “Answer the door bitch and don’t say a fucking word, YOU-HEAR-ME, if you do, you’ll be sorry!”

She shook so bad she could barely open the door and when she looked their stood a police officer. “Hello, did someone here call for help,” he said.

“Y-e-s, I called, come in.” She pointed a finger at her husband and shrieked, “He’s beating me up, a-a-and I’m tired of it.” She then fainted.

When she came, too the officer asked her, “Are you alright mam? “

She sat up and looked at her husband who was talking to the cop. Slowly she sat up shakily and said, “No, I’m not alright I want him arrested for beating me! I’m pressing charges, p-l-e-a-s-e take him away!”

After some discussion, another officer put the handcuff on her husband and led him to the squad car. The other officer got her a cup of water and asks her if she had someone that could come over and stay with her.

“Yes, “then picked up the phone and called her friend Brandy to come over and stay with her.

The officer waited until her friend showed up. Then told her to come to the station in the morning and file the proper papers.

Kandy grabbed Brandy’s hand and said, “Thanks for coming over will you stay with me tonight?

Brandy pulled Kandy close and said, “I’m happy to be here. I am glad you called I have been so worried about you dear. I am here for you to lean on, let it out, you’ll feel better.”

Kandy held her hand and with a cry in her voice told Brandy, I just couldn’t take it anymore, I’m tired of his jealousy-anger-threats-and brutality. He did not respect me and our sex life was virtually nonexistent. I made up my mind today, things needed to change, and I no longer needed him in my life.”

Kandy finally realized she was not the cause his problems.