Comments on: Sunshine http://violenceunsilenced.com/sunshine/ Violence UnSilenced: Shedding light on domestic violence and sexual abuse/assault by giving survivors a voice. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:01:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: J.S http://violenceunsilenced.com/sunshine/#comment-10239 J.S Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:52:42 +0000 http://violenceunsilenced.com/?p=770#comment-10239 I too am at a loss of what to say when I read these stories...these bits of people's actual lives. Survivors AMAZE me. I am in AWE of your strength, even when you think you have none. I am amazed at the ability to share your story, even if it's not for anyone but for yourself. I hope and pray and wish for you...YOU ARE AMAZING! I too am at a loss of what to say when I read these stories…these bits of people’s actual lives. Survivors AMAZE me. I am in AWE of your strength, even when you think you have none. I am amazed at the ability to share your story, even if it’s not for anyone but for yourself. I hope and pray and wish for you…YOU ARE AMAZING!

]]> By: Jennifer http://violenceunsilenced.com/sunshine/#comment-7347 Jennifer Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:51:34 +0000 http://violenceunsilenced.com/?p=770#comment-7347 I'm so proud of you. I don't even know you. I would hug you if I could. I’m so proud of you. I don’t even know you. I would hug you if I could.

]]> By: Barbi http://violenceunsilenced.com/sunshine/#comment-6919 Barbi Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:18:53 +0000 http://violenceunsilenced.com/?p=770#comment-6919 Bless you for sharing - just take it a day at a time - some will be easy, some will seem like the hardest day to get through - but you will get through each and every one because you are a survivor. These monsters are everywhere, they wear disguises of every shape and form sometimes looking just like the nicest person. Your story will make everyone who reads it aware - we all need to stay aware of who we are with and where we are. That way we can keep that self-protective instinct alive - telling our stories is the best form of protection for those who may not have reached that point yet - it may truly save some lives and I want to thank you for telling it the way you did. Be strong - every day you're away from them is a better life. Hugs, Barbi Bless you for sharing – just take it a day at a time – some will be easy, some will seem like the hardest day to get through – but you will get through each and every one because you are a survivor. These monsters are everywhere, they wear disguises of every shape and form sometimes looking just like the nicest person. Your story will make everyone who reads it aware – we all need to stay aware of who we are with and where we are. That way we can keep that self-protective instinct alive – telling our stories is the best form of protection for those who may not have reached that point yet – it may truly save some lives and I want to thank you for telling it the way you did. Be strong – every day you’re away from them is a better life. Hugs, Barbi

]]> By: Christine http://violenceunsilenced.com/sunshine/#comment-6911 Christine Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:00:13 +0000 http://violenceunsilenced.com/?p=770#comment-6911 I have to agree with Jett. I wish I were sitting with you and holding your hand and telling you that you are not alone. You are strong, you are a survivor. When I read about you not being able to pay rent I wanted to reach out and invite you to my home because your story is so painfully familiar. At least you've had the courage to tell us on this forum, it is one step I have yet to take. Maybe someday soon, because of your story, I will. I have to agree with Jett. I wish I were sitting with you and holding your hand and telling you that you are not alone. You are strong, you are a survivor. When I read about you not being able to pay rent I wanted to reach out and invite you to my home because your story is so painfully familiar. At least you’ve had the courage to tell us on this forum, it is one step I have yet to take. Maybe someday soon, because of your story, I will.

]]> By: Chrissy http://violenceunsilenced.com/sunshine/#comment-6881 Chrissy Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:48:56 +0000 http://violenceunsilenced.com/?p=770#comment-6881 Thank you for sharing your story, you are brave, strong and a survivor. Thank you for sharing your story, you are brave, strong and a survivor.

]]> By: muskrat http://violenceunsilenced.com/sunshine/#comment-6871 muskrat Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:37:51 +0000 http://violenceunsilenced.com/?p=770#comment-6871 You did the right thing, and I'm glad you did it. I'm a trial lawyer, too, but I can't imagine doing that type of work and trying to tear apart a victim on cross. I hope you get vindicated eventually, in whatever form that needs to take. You did the right thing, and I’m glad you did it. I’m a trial lawyer, too, but I can’t imagine doing that type of work and trying to tear apart a victim on cross. I hope you get vindicated eventually, in whatever form that needs to take.

]]> By: TigereyeSal http://violenceunsilenced.com/sunshine/#comment-6801 TigereyeSal Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:11:57 +0000 http://violenceunsilenced.com/?p=770#comment-6801 I am so glad you found the core of you and are working to keep hold of it. I'm sorry that they threatened that core. You are beautiful and lovable. I am so glad you found the core of you and are working to keep hold of it. I’m sorry that they threatened that core. You are beautiful and lovable.

]]> By: Melissa http://violenceunsilenced.com/sunshine/#comment-6800 Melissa Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:22:24 +0000 http://violenceunsilenced.com/?p=770#comment-6800 when reading your story i couldnt help but think about when my mother was being beat up and how the man would make my mom and me feel like it was our fault now years later i have a husband who loves me and supports me im thankful for the lord bringing someone like him into my life.I was thinking about what i heard someone say in a tyler perry movie hes my favorite i dont know if you have seen them but they seem to set my mom free and me free from alot of pain and depression from being raped myself.it was diary of a mad black women>when you dont forgive then you let them keep the power over you and then you have to forgive yourself becuase you werent the one who let them do this to you..also you can find healing in talking about it the more you bring it to the light to people you know are loving and understanding the more you will be healed..I have found strength in talking to women about it that i can feel in my heart are loving and compassionate and not judging..God is the number one reason for me being a better person and surviving this happening to me if i didnt have him id preobably be dead he has healed my heart and my spirit from this event in my life im not saying i havnt had my moments were i have made bad choices i had my share of mistakes but god seem to always be there afterwards to pick up the broken pieces You are a strong women im proud of you for telling your story and also for putting that guy before a judge so that he can do it to another girl you have saved so many girls from having the same pain and hurt put on you on them you should be so Rpoud of yourself and see the strength in yourself that you did it you saved some girls from being hurt becuase now he is exposed regaurdless of how they are thinking now they are aware and thats all that matters....Keep going hun your in the right place and going in the right direction for healing :) when reading your story i couldnt help but think about when my mother was being beat up and how the man would make my mom and me feel like it was our fault now years later i have a husband who loves me and supports me im thankful for the lord bringing someone like him into my life.I was thinking about what i heard someone say in a tyler perry movie hes my favorite i dont know if you have seen them but they seem to set my mom free and me free from alot of pain and depression from being raped myself.it was diary of a mad black women>when you dont forgive then you let them keep the power over you and then you have to forgive yourself becuase you werent the one who let them do this to you..also you can find healing in talking about it the more you bring it to the light to people you know are loving and understanding the more you will be healed..I have found strength in talking to women about it that i can feel in my heart are loving and compassionate and not judging..God is the number one reason for me being a better person and surviving this happening to me if i didnt have him id preobably be dead he has healed my heart and my spirit from this event in my life im not saying i havnt had my moments were i have made bad choices i had my share of mistakes but god seem to always be there afterwards to pick up the broken pieces You are a strong women im proud of you for telling your story and also for putting that guy before a judge so that he can do it to another girl you have saved so many girls from having the same pain and hurt put on you on them you should be so Rpoud of yourself and see the strength in yourself that you did it you saved some girls from being hurt becuase now he is exposed regaurdless of how they are thinking now they are aware and thats all that matters….Keep going hun your in the right place and going in the right direction for healing :)

]]> By: flutter http://violenceunsilenced.com/sunshine/#comment-6797 flutter Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:13:53 +0000 http://violenceunsilenced.com/?p=770#comment-6797 You are phenomenal. You are. You are phenomenal. You are.

]]> By: SimplyLeen http://violenceunsilenced.com/sunshine/#comment-6790 SimplyLeen Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:31:33 +0000 http://violenceunsilenced.com/?p=770#comment-6790 You write your story with grace and dignity. Thank you for sharing it with us. Wishing many blessings for you for your future. You write your story with grace and dignity. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Wishing many blessings for you for your future.

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