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Hey, I've been trying to think of something to say about this for a while now. Sometimes I have a lot of trouble actually wording my thoughts. So please accept my apologies if some of this makes no sense.

For starters, I loved how you titled this piece. Yes, they say never to judge a book by its' cover, but more often than not the cover, the title are what draws the reader in. I'm somewhat guilty of this myself. 'what's never said in sex-ed', I love the sort of curiosity it arouses and even though the reader may have a pretty good idea of what the author (you) is trying to say, it still makes them want to find out what the title is hinting at.

Plus, you started the piece really well. The direct address throws the reader right into the narrator's story, and it really catches my attention. 'you can let him rape your aching soul for the 28th time' I love how harsh and routine this sentence sounds. Routine meaning it's become as such to the narrator, and she's almost getting used to it, maybe even accepting it. It's painful to imagine.

Moving on to your questions. I reckon this feels very believable, as there are people like this girl's psycho-ex in the real world, which makes it very easy to relate to, especially to people who have actually experienced such treatment from their significant other. As for holes, I can't say. Since I've never experienced anything close to what you're describing, I wouldn't be able to give much of an answer. It seems pretty well rounded, though.

I can't help but really feel for the woman telling this story. She sort of makes you remember that not every story ends happily, and sometimes the bad guys win. It's like Lemony Snicket all over again (<img src="e.deviantart.net/emoticons/let…" width="15" height="15" alt="" title=" (Lick)"/>). I just find myself wondering if she'd ever manage to pick the pieces up, and finally get away from that ex of hers. Unless he was imprisoned, I doubt it. Especially considering the percentage of convictions in rape cases. Not much, last I checked.

Second question, now. Yeah, the flow of the story is fine, it builds up and reaches a peak very well and with great... something I can't think of a word for. Timing, maybe. The actual description of the climax, the rape scene is so vivid, and I love how you hinted that the ex is some kind of monster: 'I nearly vomited as I saw what was under them'. We all know what she actually saw, but you've suggested that it's something much more horrible - to her, at least, for it to have that much of an effect on her.

All in all, this was a very moving story. I felt a small amount of hope for the woman somewhere in the middle, but the overall feeling was so desolate, especially after he leaves her in that apartment. She's so convinced she's going to die, but considering how you described what followed, I can't help but wonder if something in her actually did die; just gave in during the rape. I don't know though, maybe it's just me.

Loved it, though ^^