Abuse

My father did reach out to me a number of times. I, however, could not bring myself to answer his messages. I was afraid that somehow he would rob me of the peace and happiness I had found, and reawaken old and painful memories...

I believe. I have to believe. If I don’t believe, I am left with nothing. I believe, because how can I not?

I would become the mother I never had. I would heal by giving and by being generous. I would heal by being positive, optimistic and uncritical.

I couldn't stop the tears from streaming down my face. How could it all be over, just like that? The life we had built together with such promise, the love we'd shared…all gone? An era in my life had ended, and I couldn't see any future...

I have had a difficult relationship with my mother my entire life. While I was never physically abused, I definitely suffered severe emotional abuse. Still today when I am around her I revert to being a hurt child and don't feel I can protect myself. Shou...

My close friend is seriously dating a man that she is thinking of marrying. Granted, he treats her well, but he is rude to me, insensitive to others, has a quick temper and needless to say, doesn't have a good reputation...

I awoke suddenly with a strange feeling of dread. Momentarily I felt as if I could not move my legs and it began to dawn on me. I had been raped...

Many parents are reluctant to allow their kids to spend time outside unsupervised because they fear “stranger danger.” Yet the strangers can already be in our homes.

I have an eating disorder.The doctors call it anorexia nervosa, but I resent being put in a box with a nice little label.

With my help and encouragement, they would have it all and do it all. My children would be mightily successful in becoming rich and living the good life. And then, I would be happy..It did not happen that way.