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kingmi
Thank You for your service to all of us. I was SO scared to reach in and save myself. I can see why people would rather die than do so. It is a terribly horrible thing to endure the first time, then to have to dig it all up?
It just doesn't seem right. It's like double torture.
Anyway, you are absolutely correct. Shout it out! Maybe that would be a good bumper sticker..."If you were abused, tell someone now!"
Love, mysteria
posted by
mysteria
on December 29, 2005 at 8:28 AM
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Qween, you are welcome over here any time. glad you spoke up!
posted by
kingmi
on December 28, 2005 at 6:32 PM
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KINGMI
Us old 'survivors' are just that........... 'veterans of the secret war inside us.' I suppose the first I ever eluded to my own under aged sexual abuse was here on the blog. It's safe here. No one really knows who we are and we are able to tip toe into the valley of inner whispers, tears and shame. Here on the blog I have been able to dump and vent my life without fear. Here I know those who really care don't need to hear or see me physically.......they merely identify and hug me with written words of love and understanding.
posted by
ALWAYSALOVER
on December 28, 2005 at 5:54 PM
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Ann, OMG you mean I finally won something!?
posted by
kingmi
on December 28, 2005 at 4:51 PM
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Good article. Healing comes in many forms. I've clicked here 3 times as I'm in a hurry. I'll be checking your other new posts later.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on December 28, 2005 at 4:20 PM
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Very worthwhile topic
Homecoming, by John Bradshaw is a great book/video? I have seen so much by bradshaw now that I can't remember what was what.
Thanks Kingmi,
Jo
posted by
brisbane_artist
on December 28, 2005 at 3:41 PM
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Hemlocker, I agree. I guess I was hmming and hawing about it.
posted by
kingmi
on December 28, 2005 at 12:38 PM
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kingmi--
I don't agree that "to never back down" in business, government or personal relationships is necessarily a good value. Willingness to listen and compromise if necessary, reveals a human side that says I care, and I'm not in it just to win and have it my way. On the basketball court, however, and in other sports venues, you are probably correct.
Your well-spoken advice to victims of abuse, particularly sexual, is an important service for which I commend you. There cannot be too much information and support when it comes to victims of sexual abuse. I think the first part of your post doesn't necessarily fit with the purpose of the rest; but write on, and have a great and productive New Year. 
posted by
Hemlocker
on December 28, 2005 at 12:35 PM
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