Concrete Angels Forum Just wanted to Introduce Mysel..

Nice to meet you and welcome to the little group we have going. It is actually growing! So many people you would never expect have gone through horrific things and live normal lives. The purpose here is to give a helping hand and ear. Thank you for introducting yourself.

Hello Carla! I'm Catrina. 31, live with boyfriend, no children together, but he has daughter. My abuse started when I was barely a toddler clear to 19. I too endure the same types of abuse as you. I don't know if my abuseres are alive or dead, and I don't care. I'm just glad I'm still here. As Krystal said, we are hear to listen and be a shoulder so that we learn to live with our past, but not let it run or ruin our lives. I'm happy you are a part of this group. And I hope your good days continue to become many. Yes, this group is growing. I feel "normal" just knowing I'm not the only one here who have been through this. I am certain now, I'm not crazy.

Hi Carla Marie,
You are more than welcomed. I'm Anastasia. I'm a 33 year old native of the Bahamas and I joined the Cafe to expose my work and meet other aspiring writers. I was very excited to find a this group; it's a bonus! We've all felt the shattering pain of abuse and are striving to fully heal and move past it. I admire the strength and determination of your words: "I am dealing with my demons as I have always done but as of this moment I am going after them in full force now." BRAVO!! With that attitude you will overcome. You're among friends who care. Please feel free to use my PM button when and if ever you want to.
WELCOME!

Strength, Courage & Wisdom,
Anastasia

Hiya and welcome! (yeah, I'm a little bit late) Although I am more or less an absentee member, I am so glad to see you are here. It is wonderful to be able to talk through things and find healing in knowing you are not alone. My marriage was a doozy, but I survived and I am now blessed to be loved by a man who adores me and makes me feel safe and protected. I am a mother of 3 beautiful kiddos and I work full time as an apt manager. I stay so busy I seldom have time to dwell on the past and thus, spend most of my time reveling (trying to survive the everyday) in the present. I pop in and out of the cafe as much as possible, but if you ever need a friend, drop me a line. I'm a pretty good listener.

Much Love Friend!

well hello to all.. i am 22 years old have a 2 year old son that is my life.. just got out of a bad relationship.. i also have had some abuse in my past by my uncle and also when i was deployed.... i am battling throgh most of it.. nice to talk to people that this has happened to other then people that have no idea what it feels like. if anyone needs a helping ear i am glad to give it.

You have my support and prayers. Love, Lynn

Oh, you of wounded spirits
I offer you a place of rest;
Walk among my mountains,
And climb to Eagle's nest.
Come swim my oceans,
Or feel my desert's fire.
Sit beside running waters
To reclaim your heart's desire.
Seek my silent forests,
Or walk my open plains,
Travel the deepest jungles
'Til you hear love's refrain.
I am always waiting
To allow each child to heal,
To cradle the wounded spirits,
And teach them how to feel.
I am the Earth Mother,
Who loves without regret,
Teaching all my children,
Who through tears
have paid all debts.
~ Jamie Sams