Comments on: Wendy

By: ChurchPunkMom

ChurchPunkMom — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:19:10 +0000

I love you, Wendy. I’m so proud of you for sharing your story. I’m sorry it took so long for me to comment on it, I’ve just been… sort of hiding lately. Hiding from myself mostly. So I can keep functioning.

Thank you for sharing your story, hon. You did a good thing.

By: david

david — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:49:24 +0000

thank you for posting this

By: Iris

Iris — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:02:33 +0000

you are no one’s victim.
you are a strong, loving, beautiful woman who is a survivior with the courage to share her story. finding your voice is no small matter.
for me, getting counseling at a domestic violence shelter has been invaluable. it’s also free. i dont think all counselors or therapists are equipped to help DV survivors. i’ve been in counseling for almost two years and it helped me change from a victim to a survivor.
i am inspired by every woman who finds her voice.
thank you.

By: Heather from DE

Heather from DE — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:05:16 +0000

Through sharing your story there will be more survivors out there that realize that they aren’t alone. Thank you.

By: Indigo

Indigo — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:47:22 +0000

It’s hard to come to terms with what happened when everyone around you acts as if nothing did. They put you in a situation were you were the victim with what went on and their actions. You refused to let it hold you back and grew to be the courageous woman you are telling this story.

There is always a victim on the other side of abuse, your right about that. Having what happened to you doesn’t make you weak or less than, rather courageous for standing up for yourself.

Out of abuse (because it was in every shape and form) came the survivor.

Thank you for finding the courage to tell your story. (Hugs)Indigo

By: Janice

Janice — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:53:06 +0000

What you describe definitely is abuse… but you are a survivor, not a victim. You are so strong to be able to share this. Thank you.

By: Patty

Patty — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:38:21 +0000

I can really relate to your story Wendy. I remember when my oldest cousin(one of my abusers) died by an accidental, self inflicted, gunshot wound, I was relieved. So many nights I lay awake afraid for his children, and ashamed of myself for never telling.

By: Lillian

Lillian — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:54:43 +0000

Thank you for having the courage to survive and to share your story.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:26:06 +0000

Hey Lady, thank you for sharing this. I feel sick to my stomach thinking of two girls I knew as a kid who had similar things going. As a kid, I didn’t know how to deal with it so I didn’t. I had all sisters – was creeped out by other people’s brothers. I think it IS too common, and thank you for bringing it back up on my radar. It hurts to read, and I’m sorry for the hurt you have endured. You are brave for sharing and I hope you find healing.

By: wendy

wendy — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:23:39 +0000

@dianed thank you for saying that. it was worth it then. good luck honey. @freedomfirst he did. way back then. now it’s something we never talk about. ever. @simplyleen i still don’t sleep. lol. was only thru the help of a friend this past summer that i realized why. and to everyone else… thanks again. if youhave a story to tell, please tell it. we’re all survivors of something. i wish i could respond to each of you but so many of you came out to support me that it’s too overwhelming. so thanks again.