[pattyannee]

I been abused ever sence I was little, in one way or another. Its hard to write about or look at, but I'm starting to think i must be doing something to invite abuse.
I'm not sure where to start! My father and his friends sexualy abused me growing up. I don't remember when it started. There was also phisical abuse, and crulty like stand me ( age 7) outside for several minutes in sub zerro weather as a punishment. Frost bite was the result. I remember sleeping in a sleeping bag because the blankets hurt to much to touch my skin.
I will try to write more later.

[Sannah]

Patty, I am sorry that that happened to you. You didn't invite abuse. You were just unlucky enough to be around abusive people. You didn't deserve any of that. Your parents learned that abusive behavior from their upbringing. You, however, have rose above that and did not pass it on.....

[multipixie9]

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