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Bel
I came back to read this a second time - I didn't leave comment at first because I sometimes just don't have the words, and I still find it difficult to respond
adequately to so much suffering...So let me just say that I admire you for coming through it so -
healthy...
posted by
Nautikos
on October 29, 2010 at 10:14 AM
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Powerful - well written Bel and certainly ~ so important for many. ((((Bel)))) thank you for your thoughtfulness in sharing. Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on October 28, 2010 at 10:47 AM
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I see so many women and even a few men who obviously are not in control of an aspect of their lives......it's bound to carry over into the very areas you speak of, Bel.
You should be praised and applauded for speaking out.....anyone wanting to judge you.....are probably perpetrators themselves......
I am so happy, to have, for all these years, considered you one of my close Blogit friends......
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on October 28, 2010 at 3:43 AM
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I am always amazed at the love, compassion and acceptance
I find here. To everyone, who has taken the time to respond to this post. Thank you. The love that has come through in these comments reminds me why I feel so blessed. You are all such a blessing and if I haven't told you all lately, I love you!
posted by
Bel_
on October 27, 2010 at 7:20 PM
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I remember you alluding to this in the comments section of Samantha's blog and was wondering if you would elaborate. I admire your courage to share your story of a night words cannot describe.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 27, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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Bel
"God will not look you over for medals,degrees or diplomas, but for scars!" (Hubbard)He will love you and so do I.
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 27, 2010 at 4:55 PM
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and let he who is without sin throw the first stone. Darling you did what
you had to,there is a lot of pain here at blogit but your story IS BRAVE and forgiving and should be read. I can see that you have moved on with your life and God bless you for who you were then and who you have grown into. Those who know in their hearts what they are have to look in the mirror each day, perhaps they never face who they are....that in itself willdestroy them...seen it happen before. Thank you for sharing with us being willing to help others you are precious.
posted by
Kabu
on October 27, 2010 at 3:20 PM
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Don't be disappointed that you only got 5 clicks here and 17 on the last one. Most people are afraid of anything that smacks of ugly. Ugly goes on all around us and needs to be addressed and the victims helped and the perpetrators prosecuted.
posted by
Justi
on October 27, 2010 at 3:10 PM
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Thank you everyone for the wonderful words
For me this is many years passed but I realize that keeping secrets like this is what causes others to feel they can't ask for help and often blame themselves.
posted by
Bel_
on October 27, 2010 at 11:07 AM
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You are brave
to have articulated this in the way you have and I truly hope that in doing so it has helped you. My posts are trivial and meaningless in comparison but it does help me to express what is inside of me. Thank God that you have come through this and, by sharing, will almost certainly have helped others. I admire you so much and wish you happy days, each and every day.
posted by
malcolm
on October 27, 2010 at 8:50 AM
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Bel
I really admire you for your ability to leave evil behind and embrace the good in life. I hope your story will be an inspiration to others in similar situations to do the same.
posted by
dizzilizzi
on October 27, 2010 at 5:15 AM
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There are statistics about the number of women who are
molested or raped -- one in four is the last official number I've heard. Over the years I've come to think the percentage is at least one in two. Sooner or later, almost every woman I know has a story to tell about incest, rape and brutality at the hands of a man who was supposed to be her protector. Not everyone takes her power and independence back. Some suffer from PTSD, survivors of a battle that's mostly engaged in secret. Coming out and taking a stand is tough sometimes, but silence is death. I'd say "you go, girl," but that seems so trite and insufficient. The miracle is that you came out of it sane and able to love, to nurture others. Woo! Hoo!
posted by
Pat_B
on October 27, 2010 at 5:07 AM
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BRAVO
You are so courageous. There are so many of you. Mostly before I meet them they are wasted on drugs and or aolchol. It is an incredible to be molested in any form but someone from your own household at the age of 13. Some of the best workers in the community for any who need help are those who have suffered and found help and go out and stay in their power as you say. I like to think of it as the Power of God. Paul said, "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." So can any of us, but sometimes it appears not to be the case.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It represents far, far more women than one not having been there or having worked with them could imagine. 
posted by
Justi
on October 26, 2010 at 10:36 PM
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