Comments on: Wendy

By: Lynn (Walking With Scissors)

Lynn (Walking With Scissors) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:21:02 +0000

This story definitely needed to be told. It’s so sad that people are unwilling to get involved to help others in need. I am guilty of it myself. Abuse is a terrifying thing. Getting involved is scary too, but it needs to be done. Because EVERY life is worth saving. Thank you.

By: Emily R

Emily R — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:11:28 +0000

i would LOVE some practical suggestions on how to help someone in your situation

By: Withheld

Withheld — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:54:41 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story.

By: Deb@BirdonAWire

Deb@BirdonAWire — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:15:22 +0000

Wendy,
I read your story not wanting to believe that someone else had been there. Through my tears I flashed to my own life and tremble. I thank you for having the courage and the strength to tell your own story and I thank you for being strong enough at last to leave. And lastly, but certainly not least, thank you for showing our young women that love doesn’t hurt! You’re a blessing to me and to so many others.

By: Eva Marie Woywod

Eva Marie Woywod — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:56:23 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story…I am sure it will help more than one person…it’s all about planting seeds, and you just planted a field of positive hope.

I think people give up on helping because they get frustrated when the victim goes back…what they need to understand is each time he/she goes back, he/she does so a little stonger, and more aware.

With continued support one day they will realize they are worth so much more, and deserve all the help they recieve…

Never give up on them..that’s the message you’ve sent.

By: Indigo

Indigo — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:13:56 +0000

I remember a few days after a beating my next door neighbor admitting he had heard the screams and things breaking, he didn’t want to be a pest and disturb us. I looked at him dumbfounded. I would of rather a bad neighbor butting in than have had that beating.

So many have the view, if you’re dumb enough to live with it you deserve what you get….??? They couldn’t be more wrong. Sometimes we really don’t know how to leave it.

Thankfully these days the victim doesn’t necessarily have to press charges. The abuser gets investigated and charged without testimony. All it takes is someone to care enough to make that phone call or to reach out a hand. Honestly if someone else didn’t care…I wouldn’t be here today.

Thanks for sharing your story! It takes amazing courage and strength to go there. (Hugs)Indigo

By: tiff

tiff — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:47:52 +0000

Amazing how abusers fuel their anger at themselves with violence against other people. Shoot, as long as he was mad at you, he didn’t have to examine the ugliness in himself.

So glad you finally got out, and now have the peace in life you so richly deserve.

By: Christy

Christy — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:44:37 +0000

This story makes me think about my own two daughters and how scared I am to think of the possibility of them someday dating someone like Andrew. I am so glad that you found the courage to leave and make a better life for yourself. I’m so sorry for all that you went through…my best to you.

By: Eaton Bennett

Eaton Bennett — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:22:22 +0000

Never ceases to amaze me how many bad choices we all make in our lives. I understand just how much ‘bad choices’ can change the course of our lives.
I’m glad you had the courage to change the course of your life and that you have love and are safe.

By: Beaker

Beaker — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:54:52 +0000

I volunteer and ride an ambulance once a week. Numerous times people ask me why I do it… I’ve never known why, but I need to do it.

Your story made me realize… It’s so I can help people who can’t help themselves. I can be the person that doesn’t look the other way. Thank you. Thank you for helping me understand my purpose.

Thank you for sharing your story.