Hello, everyone! Happy New Year!
I'm new to posting comments, but have religiously followed this site since 11/2006. I LOVE WEBSLEUTHS!
When I read this story, I just had to step up and say something, as the location of the story's proceedings are too close to home for me.
I can't comprehend what would compel someone to get upset enough to the point that they would batter another with a bathroom door. Furthermore, the reason stated was because Mom was "typing too loud"? Are you for real??? I learned to type on a typewriter and am guilty of being "heavy-handed" at times, but trust me - I don't think I could type loud enough to wake up my family, even if I purposefully did so.
I suspect there could have been more than alcohol involved in this. JMHO.
But that is still, STILL no excuse to beat up the very person who is providing you with a roof over your head, especially at the ripe age of 22. He ought to be helping Mom instead of mooching off of her.
I could think of more things to say, but I'm trying to remain calm after reading this story. Ugh, I can't stand people who do this, and furthermore, the ones who condone this type of behavior. There are NEVER, EVER plausible excuses for the cause of domestic violence and battering. Simply put, keep your hands to yourself, and in his situation, get some help and move out already. Seriously.
Again, JMHO, for what it's worth.