Monday, February 17, 2003Free to define ourselves for a changeOn Beliefnet, a site devoted to the general discussion of every spiritual practice known to humankind (including the practice of atheism), I was reading an article which cuts to the heart of my own journey as a survivor of verbal and emotional abuse. In this article, the author, Mariah Burton... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 7:42 PM Comments (0) (link) Another perspectiveI found this site over the weekend, and wondered what other people really though of the concept of men being battered. I know what I think as I type this entry: I'm ambivalent. As a bipolar patient, I'm aware that I have the propensity for violence. In fact, extreme irritability (read: irrational,... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 11:15 AM Comments (0) (link) 2/17/2003 Writing Prompt Challenge: The National EnquirerThis one is difficult to work in, but not impossible. After all, the Enquirer IS a tabloid, and would, therefore, sensationalize celebrity cases of domestic violence. As is my custom, everything from the title (in boldface) on down is a part of the writing prompt challenge. Inquiring Minds Want To... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 8:53 AM Comments (0) (link) RootsI was reading a website on abuse this morning, specifically looking for material to use in this blog, and I found something I thought highly relevant. Granted, what I was looking at had to do with men, not women, but I really feel as if the information applies to me as well. Growing up, for a... Sign in to see full entry.posted by kidnykid at 8:43 AM Comments (0) (link) |
About this BlogThe name of the post is derived from a Francis Schaeffer book, and intended to rebut something I'd seen on the Internet. The blog itself is about what I've learned about relationships from the ones I've had, and the ones I've observed. It will not be pleasant to read, and might wander off-topic occasionally, but is intended to be a long-term blog reading like a public journal. Links |
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