Pattyannee,

You DID NOT invite abuse. A child is an invitation to love and wonder.

Their evil deeds are not about you, but about them. The chose and hurt you. You survived. I am sorry they hurt you and rubbed the shiny off of life's beauty.

I was abused from infancy, before I could talk - I did not choose it either.

I am choosing NOW. I choose life, love, forgiveness, joy and to keep on even though I'm tired of me and my issues.

I am sorry they stole things from you and I hope you keep choosing and chose to survive and heal and grow and make beauty to replace what they stole. Keep coming here and let us support you.

Hugs,

leslie and pixies