I have boyfriend who is sweet and all, but he has anger issues and some times takes it out on me. We have a daughter. I met a guy who is my cousin's best friend, and he knows my boyfriend hits me. I begged him not to tell but he really likes me, and loves my daughter. She loves him and every time he comes over, she runs to hug him. He tells me it hurts him to see me bruised, and especially how it will hurt my daughter. I fun with him, and he gave me a promise ring and when my boyfriend saw it, we had a terrible argument. I don't know what to do.

----------------Miss Emily's advice--------------

Your boyfriend is not sweet. He's an abuser and you must do something about it. You should also document his abuse, and decide if you want to file a police report. What he is doing is illegal. I know you are concerned about your welfare. He could do something to you, or your child that will cause damage that cannot be undone. Your cousin's friend cannot help you if you won't help yourself, first. Take off the promise ring, it will only cause you more emotional and physical pain, and formulate a plan. Again, leave your boyfriend and do everything you can to protect you and the baby. As an alternative to police involvement, if that frightens you, you can call an abuse center and they will help you. Look in the phone book under abuse counseling. Do it now! You don't have a moment to waste.