LJ idol week 3: Brushback Pitch

[sonarvampress]

I saw his picture the other day, and it hurt. It's so strange to me that someone can still have that kind of power over me. The kind of power that made me hide in a back room when I knew he was at our house even as a grown woman. I tell myself he can't hurt me now. Logically, I know that, but something strange happens when he is around. I flash

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[my_name_is_jenn]

I was raised not to stand up for myself, to be seen (sometimes) and never heard, and to never argue. It's stayed with me into my adult life and I still don't know how to do those things.

*hugs*

[mamas_minion]

You should not be ashamed at all. People like Steve are the ones who should be filled with same and guilt for what they do. I know this must have been hard to share, thank you for sharing.

[eternal_ot]

This is very brave of you in fact. *Hugs*

[bewize]

I hope one day you see how much you fought back the entire time. Fighting isn't always direct confrontation - sometimes it's knowing when to give way so that you will eventually win the war.

This is a big burden to carry. If you've got the opportunity, seek out someone to help you shoulder it. All the best of luck.

[flipflop_diva]

You have nothing to be ashamed of. You made it through. That's the important part. But so many hugs to you now and to the little girl you once were. And thank you for sharing your story. That's incredibly brave of you.