Walk With Me.
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Tell No-one."From victim to survivor of abuse.
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Comment from amada
You write very well about your emotional turmoil. I feel akin to some phrases, like the one that the smallest details in life can bring painful memories. I wish you the best.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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You write very well about your emotional turmoil. I feel akin to some phrases, like the one that the smallest details in life can bring painful memories. I wish you the best.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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Thank you for your kind wishes.
I appreciate your time and generous review.
If you would like to read more you can find my story titled others-"Not So Smart
Now, Are You? In my portfolio.
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is an exceptional piece of writing that the author has created with this post. Too many have suffered this fate and suffered in silence. It makes me sick when I see people making excuses for these monsters and actually blaming the victim for keeping silent. Too many times I have heard people ask the question, why say something after all these years? A crime is still a crime no matter how many years have passed.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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This is an exceptional piece of writing that the author has created with this post. Too many have suffered this fate and suffered in silence. It makes me sick when I see people making excuses for these monsters and actually blaming the victim for keeping silent. Too many times I have heard people ask the question, why say something after all these years? A crime is still a crime no matter how many years have passed.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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Thank you Tomes.
Your thoughtful insight and compassion is much appreciated.
To gain emotional freedom and control I must acknowledge my past,
Open the recesses of my conscious and subconscious thoughts and set the demons free.
My previous story titled -Not So Smart Now, Are You? Outlines some of the abuse-devastating in its subtlety.
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This story touched my heart. I hope you can get some closure and find peace.
Take care.
Tom.
Comment from Muffins
A thunderous piece about abuse that does not get the "press" as physical abuse does. This graphic account vibrates with your heart and talent as a writer. Thank you for sharing this with the fan story community. You could be helping a young member of this community who is going through the same thing, and offering hope.
Heartbreaking but gracious work.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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A thunderous piece about abuse that does not get the "press" as physical abuse does. This graphic account vibrates with your heart and talent as a writer. Thank you for sharing this with the fan story community. You could be helping a young member of this community who is going through the same thing, and offering hope.
Heartbreaking but gracious work.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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Thank you for a generous review and gracious comments.
Thank you for your time.
Comment from Righteous Riter
This piece grabs my attention from the start because to me this is a survivor story. Mental abuse and psychological abuse to me are the most tough because mental scars can take a life time to heal. Physical abuse can be escaped and the bruises in time will heal but Mental abuse is so tough. You are telling your story. You are still in your right mind. God is so good. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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This piece grabs my attention from the start because to me this is a survivor story. Mental abuse and psychological abuse to me are the most tough because mental scars can take a life time to heal. Physical abuse can be escaped and the bruises in time will heal but Mental abuse is so tough. You are telling your story. You are still in your right mind. God is so good. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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Thank you so much.
Your thoughtful and understanding review is much appreciated.
The sharing of this story is a positive step along my path to emotional freedom.
Another story which shares the depth of the abuse is already posted in portfolio-
Titled- Not So Smart Now, Are You? If you are interested.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Our life experiences [lose capital 'O' ]
This feels unfinished Shirley. Will it be continued?
It is good to write about it and get it out in the open.
He can't touch you now so set yourself free from his abuse. Sorry no one came to the rescue, Nancy
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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Our life experiences [lose capital 'O' ]
This feels unfinished Shirley. Will it be continued?
It is good to write about it and get it out in the open.
He can't touch you now so set yourself free from his abuse. Sorry no one came to the rescue, Nancy
Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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Thank you Nancy.
I appreciate your review and comments.
It has taken me a very long time to acknowledge that I was an abused child and I do still bear deep emotional scars.
If you are interested I posted a story last year titled- Not So Smart Now, Are You?
Which is a snapshot of my experience.
I may write more but I'm unsure if there is interest out there.
The auto correct on the tablet I'm using inserts capitals at the beginning of every line and it becomes quite tedious to go back, rewrite the word in l.c. and then delete one.
Comment from Maureen's Pen
An emotional post and as all survivors will attest to, the slights memory or scent can send us back to that moment in time. I survived, more than that I proved I could take back my own power.
A long and painful journey to healing, cutting the strings binding me and forgiving the pain within myself. This work is powerfully penned, raw and empowering.
You have taken steps to release - freeing yourself from those chains in the past.
Great well penned post.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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An emotional post and as all survivors will attest to, the slights memory or scent can send us back to that moment in time. I survived, more than that I proved I could take back my own power.
A long and painful journey to healing, cutting the strings binding me and forgiving the pain within myself. This work is powerfully penned, raw and empowering.
You have taken steps to release - freeing yourself from those chains in the past.
Great well penned post.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen
Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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Thank you Maureen- your caring and supportive review and benerous stars
Are truly appreciated.
The first step to recovery from abuse is to freely acknowledge ,firstly to yourself, and then others that it did happen. I have done that, and will continue to do so until I feel emotionally free. I AM a survivor and he will no longer define me.
Your support on this journey is appreciated.
I also acknowledge the depth of your struggles and the strength and resilience you possess.
God bles you.
:-)Shirley.
Comment from Moh Ana
Child "abuse", in every sense of the word, is simply horrible! As you have so succinctly stated, it 'removes the CHILD from childhood'! Why do children ensure it? Because "I didn't know that my experiences were not normal and I was never given the opportunity to find out." By breaking the "tell no-one" constrain and writing about your experiences, you may just have given someone that opportunity you were deprived of. Thank you for sharing!
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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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Child "abuse", in every sense of the word, is simply horrible! As you have so succinctly stated, it 'removes the CHILD from childhood'! Why do children ensure it? Because "I didn't know that my experiences were not normal and I was never given the opportunity to find out." By breaking the "tell no-one" constrain and writing about your experiences, you may just have given someone that opportunity you were deprived of. Thank you for sharing!
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Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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Thank you.
I appreciate your time and generous review.
Your comments are appreciated.
Comment from Gungalo
Oh Seken, I'm so glad you did escape this mental abuse and have ended up here where you are loved just for being you. Sigh I don't know how you managed but you did.
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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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Oh Seken, I'm so glad you did escape this mental abuse and have ended up here where you are loved just for being you. Sigh I don't know how you managed but you did.
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Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 26-Apr-2014
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Thank you so much.
Your thoughtful review is much appreciated.
I survived because I developed resilience accidentally.
I blotted out things I couldn't cope by pushing them so deep into my subconcious I am dealing with them now under my control -and it feels good. I was too stubborn to show how much it hurt, and although I cried every day, I never let him see that. Social ostracism, emotional blackmail and mind control meant that
Thankfully I never really understood how dire my situation was. I was trapped and had no choice but to develop resilience to survive. I posted part of my story previously and it's available in my portfolio titled "Not So Smart Now, Are You? "
If you are interested.
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Good for you. I will search for it.
Comment from Jaq Cee
Your story is very dear to my heart. For me it was sexual abuse. Although any type of abuse is horrendous. The predator or perpatrator are cowardly bullies and only pick on the most vunerable.
My six stars is for you being able to get this out into the open and I hope it makes you feel better for it. My hat comes off to you. Jaq xx
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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Your story is very dear to my heart. For me it was sexual abuse. Although any type of abuse is horrendous. The predator or perpatrator are cowardly bullies and only pick on the most vunerable.
My six stars is for you being able to get this out into the open and I hope it makes you feel better for it. My hat comes off to you. Jaq xx
Comment Written 25-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 25-Apr-2014
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Thank you so much for a compassionate and understanding review.
Your thoughtfulness means so much to me and I will always cherish your six stars as a memento of my life changing decision.
I acknowledge your experiences and I hope you also have reached closure.
It always easier to sweep difficult subjects uunder carpet and understandingI have done this well. Both of my parents and my abuser have passed a long time ago but I have never emptied those memories from my consciousness through acknowledgement and vocalization. He is still controlling me. This is the beginning of a new consciousness and hopefully a fuller and markedlybetter quality of life.
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Latterly I sought professional help and things are so much better. We need to be able to talk/vocalise for us to repair the damage. Well done for taking your first step. I know how hard that can be. Keep going with your head held high. Jaq x