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Mom4Jesus 56F

6/23/2006 3:12 pm

No criticism aimed.
I appreciate your comments.

and btw, am going to look into a self defense course.

Mom


Robyn2006 55F

6/23/2006 6:52 pm

No criticism here. Several times I saw myself in your comments. I was married to a man that abused me for almost 7 years of my life. He abused me, mentally , physically, sexually, verbally and emotionally. He broke my bones....but never my spirit.

I have no idea who's post upset you, if it was flagrant then go for it. Say what must be said. Take the courses that make you feel safe. I have my own coping mechanisms in place as well. To this day when I get to stressed or people are yelling at each other, if you touch me...even just to lay a hand on my shoulder to calm me, I will flinch. Thats not a natural response but after being thrown backwards from the cab of a freight liner to the pavement below by a man that took vows to love and honor me, all for spilling a soda, it became natural.

Bottom line all I am going to say is I let it eat me alive for a long time. I did not trust men other than my brother (my father was dead by then) But in my distrust I shut out some wonderful men. Its a risk to let your guard down and allow them close enough to find out if they are a threat, but it can be one of the best things you will ever do also.

My heart goes out to you, please know I am here if you ever need a friend.

Roberta


carolinehampton
(caroline hampton)
58F
8849 posts
6/24/2006 11:16 pm

I think I am going to spend the rest of my life trying to figure men out


Mom4Jesus 56F

6/25/2006 1:20 pm

    Quoting carolinehampton:
    I think I am going to spend the rest of my life trying to figure men out
I vote you as one who will...and will write a GREAT book about it, Sister Caroline.

Mom4Jesus