Comments on: Christina

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:40:33 +0000

Christina, my friend, I am honored to know you. You have such a peaceful presence about you, and I know that has been cultivated from years of healing. You are strong and know I’m here for you.

By: PattiW

PattiW — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:48:14 +0000

Thank you Christina.

By: @heartmychloe

@heartmychloe — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:02:19 +0000

Thank you for sharing. You are truly an inspiration, and I am in awe over the strength you had in order to put an end to such a vicious cycle.

By: Indigo

Indigo — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:01:16 +0000

Mine was from 9 to 16 (we have the age we left home in common). I made a deal with the devil if he didn’t touch my younger sisters I wouldn’t go to the police. He died a few years later. I sent the biggest bouquet of flowers they had to the funeral. Mourning? I was celebrating. My only regret was never having closure. Feeling as though I never had my chance to make him pay for what he did.

I sought out above men in my life, someone I would always have to stand up to. Years later through therapy, it was believed that was how my mind justified certain things. I wasn’t standing up to the abusive me, I was still fighting my dead stepfather. 38 rolled around and so did the PTSD. Talk about reliving the nightmare.

Like you I’ve been vocal about what I went through. I’m an advocate against Domestic Violence. My story has made the rounds. I still hold my breath when I read of others pain, when that allusive email comes asking me what to, where to go for help, how to save themselves.

From one survivor to another. Thank you for sharing your story. I haven’t talked to my mother since leaving home. She blames me for what the monster did. Your making an amazing difference with the work your doing. I can’t thank you enough. (Hugs)Indigo

By: Another Suburban Mom

Another Suburban Mom — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:51:37 +0000

Bless you for speaking out and filing charges against your abuser. You are a brave woman.

I only wish the justice system had put him away for life.

By: Coco

Coco — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:37:05 +0000

Your words when you testified against him at that trial were stronger than the hammer ever could have been.

I’m so glad you got out. Thank you for your courage in sharing with us here.

By: allyall

allyall — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:00:14 +0000

I’m glad you are healing and finding life after violence. Best wishes to you and your family as you survive breaking the cycle.

By: Emily R

Emily R — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:42:09 +0000

Hooray for you! You HAVE used that hammer. You smashed the silence in your family and protected your kids.

By: Shannon Smith

Shannon Smith — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:15:16 +0000

Christina,

As always, I am so proud of you and feel so blessed to call you sister and friend. Your strength, grace, and loving spirit are only three of the multitude of reasons that I admire and appreciate you. It’s touching to read how your words have reached and inspired so many others.

We are NOT alone. Thank you for reminding us all of that.

I love you!!!

By: thordora

thordora — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:01:45 +0000

I was never brave enough to go after my molester.

Thank you on behalf of those of us who can’t be so brave. I cannot imagine it being my own father. A family friend was enough of a betrayal.