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By: Cath

Cath — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:12:15 +0000

So glad I got to this. You are a powerful writer. You write for me to JEnnifer. Really you do. My family sit in this room with me as I type and do not know, will never know the pain, the memories, the need to tell.
But I can’t.

You recognised it in my when I first came here and commented. I know I am not a statistic. I am (tragically) not uncommon.

You write so well. So eloquently. And this is the bravest thing I have done – to comment like this and put my name on it. I owe myself that much, when a fellow human showed such courage, I can too. Thank you.

By: phd in yogurtry

phd in yogurtry — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:32:42 +0000

Truth vs protecting others. This IS the story, or a big part of it. And much of the time protecting others is the denial of the self, a reluctant bargain and can feel like a repeat. So I appreciate and can relate to your struggle. To say that courage is required to move forward is an understatement. However you proceed, I hope you find peace.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:51:35 +0000

It’s your story to tell. How dare anyone who feels you haven’t the right.. the need. You are an inspiration to many and you express yourself so beautifully, You are one classy lady.

By: Gwen

Gwen — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:58:11 +0000

Wishing I had the words, but standing here in solidarity all the same.

By: Coco

Coco — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:24:57 +0000

How telling and sad that the people who hurt you as a child continue to try and make things all about them and how they feel. Because it happened years ago, you are supposed to sweep it under the rug? You are supposed to protect their feelings? Where were they to protect you when it was their job to do so?

If your parents think it’s tough to READ about it, maybe they should consider how it was to have to LIVE it. Shame on them, then and now.

Jennifer, I support you and I’m here for you. Keep writing, keep telling, keep speaking out.

By: Dharmamama

Dharmamama — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:45:54 +0000

I’ve read this post several times since you first put it up.

Keep writing, keep telling those stories; we are here with you, and the person (people?) that did those things can’t get you any more.

I couldn’t think of what to say, how to respond – but I think that’s it. You’re not alone – not only in what you suffered as a child, but now. You’re not alone now. We’ve got your back.

I had a moment (several, actually) when my brother-in-law joined facebook, and I link to my blog on there, and I realized he might read it, then my sister would, too. I was ready to stop blogging and cancel my facebook account! But I didn’t.

I haven’t written as openly as you about things that happened, partly because *I’m* not ready to face them – but I’m going to keep writing. I’m going to keep NOT hiding.

Thanks for being brave.

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By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:15:10 +0000

You keep right on talking and telling. It is your right and your words give strength to anyone else who lived through a similar situation. Great post, beautiful writing.

By: Debbie Davis

Debbie Davis — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:30:39 +0000

Hello, I came over from David’s authorblog. Congratulations on the Post of the Day Award.

By: Janine

Janine — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:13:50 +0000

This is thoughtfully beautiful…and demonstrates true depth of feeling and thought that has hard won….Thanks for your courage…then, and now. You inspire. Congratulations on POTD….truly well-deserved. ~Janine XO