tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post6846035194465301600..comments2023-12-25T02:46:52.723-04:00Comments on Awareness: feeling is believingawarenesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-51529294876740057842008-04-28T23:32:00.000-03:002008-04-28T23:32:00.000-03:00This is amazing. I cannot fathom how one person co...This is amazing. I cannot fathom how one person could be so cruel to another. I truly hope she welcomes many new and good things into her life now that she ahs fearlessly said goodbye to the toxicity of that fellow.Under there...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05545282230364676313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-76423761600776625972008-04-27T02:47:00.000-03:002008-04-27T02:47:00.000-03:00This post is so IMPORTANT. Its so true that we al...This post is so IMPORTANT. Its so true that we all long to be understood, to feel that we matter, to believe we are appreciated.<BR/>I needed to hear this - sometimes all the past messages we still have in our heads mingle with messages that are not meant to harm us. The damage can last for years. I am so glad this woman broke free. <BR/><BR/>I need some of that soap and lotion....Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-58674446513081674732008-04-26T22:31:00.000-03:002008-04-26T22:31:00.000-03:00This post is so amazing. Wonderful that she had t...This post is so amazing. Wonderful that she had to courage to leave such a relationship. Much luck to her as she continues her journey.<BR/><BR/>Gypsy, I read your comment, how no one in your family or your real life knows about what you went through and how you overcame the abuse...you are one very strong woman. To do it without the support of family...you are amazing. I hope everyday you look in the mirror and see what an amazing person you are. An inspiration...Baby-Sweet-Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932044277647694593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-66000571478026159832008-04-26T19:27:00.000-03:002008-04-26T19:27:00.000-03:00Gypsy.....I think the echos become more and more f...Gypsy.....I think the echos become more and more faint, but they never leave do they? Whatever experiences and traumas we face and live through leave remnants which challenge and reverberate. However, I do believe that the frequency lessens as does (hopefully) the intensity. <BR/><BR/>And look at you now......your own trauma is a part of your life story and perhaps fed your resolve and high standards you live by.....treating others with undue respect and love and being kind to others always. I also dont think you'd take any shit from anyone now, am I right? Plus your optimism and attitude toward fighting your MS is inspirational. <BR/><BR/>Judy....so am I. This woman doesn't seem like she's going to look back much....she's very focused on her own healing and in her future surrounded by good people whom she is learning to trust.<BR/>One of the amazing things, even in the world of Oprah and Dr. Phil....in self help books and testimonials, it's amazing how often victims of family violence feel like they are alone and unique in their pain. What is so life affirming is to be able to talk to others who are in various stages of healing. This happens right away when someone leaves a situation like she did and enters into a safe house.....the shame lessens, and the resolve to find a personal wholeness is instilled.<BR/><BR/>Naomi......it really is a miracle, and doesn't happen very often does it? It's easier when a woman lives in a city or town with supports as opposed to in a more rural area where they really feel isolated and disconnected from services. She is a brave woman!awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-66118918210394623012008-04-26T12:42:00.000-03:002008-04-26T12:42:00.000-03:00It is a miracle that she somehow saw the light, by...It is a miracle that she somehow saw the light, by hersself...Where she got the courage would be very interesting to know...So many women are so beaten down and frightened that they cannot make any kind of a brave move like that.<BR/>How good that she did get out of that abusive horrid life. Much great good luck to her.OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-15246191630885572352008-04-26T12:04:00.000-03:002008-04-26T12:04:00.000-03:00For whatever made her realize the futility of her ...For whatever made her realize the futility of her marriage, I am grateful.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17192698.post-48220957791805749522008-04-26T10:08:00.000-03:002008-04-26T10:08:00.000-03:00As you may know Dana I was that woman once and eve...As you may know Dana I was that woman once and every now and then those ugly taunts still echo in my brain. To this day no-one in my family or my real life knows of the abuse I suffered at the hands of someone who was supposed to love me. It's really quite remarkable how adept you can become at showing a different face to the world when you are covered in shame, fear and self loathing.<BR/><BR/>I hope this woman finds the strength to heal and find her inner worth. There is a wonderful world out there just waiting for her to discover.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339140046788925506noreply@blogger.com