tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post7783042755721862065..comments2023-11-03T03:48:05.784-05:00Comments on My Life Interrupted: ClosetsLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04441204804740501624noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-8699454327456998702010-10-27T20:51:24.674-05:002010-10-27T20:51:24.674-05:00I think, sadly, that life is more full of your exp...I think, sadly, that life is more full of your experiences, of mine, of my nieces, of my brothers, of your brothers than any type of Leave it To Beaver dream we've concocted. <br /><br />It's what makes the human spirit so powerful. This ability to pull through, to be strong, to rise up, to be better to others than people have been to you. You do this so gracefully, my sweet friend, and I really love you for it.Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05630323371719995793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-89012575366221434922010-10-27T01:46:39.072-05:002010-10-27T01:46:39.072-05:00coz of the past, you are a better mother/sister/wi...coz of the past, you are a better mother/sister/wife/friend and ofcourse a daughter too. :) i want to meet you for real so i can give you big hugs x<br /><br />~ash's mumAshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339315397104794149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-70561200773799271892010-10-26T21:00:56.655-05:002010-10-26T21:00:56.655-05:00I'm glad that you've moved on and are in a...I'm glad that you've moved on and are in a better place now.Buckeroomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408502555249594576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-51893306792028797242010-10-26T19:48:38.748-05:002010-10-26T19:48:38.748-05:00I'm so glad you had your closet and that you&#...I'm so glad you had your closet and that you're in such a good place now.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />SMBSmart Mouth Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12157189992200894945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-77322975565486479642010-10-26T09:12:02.472-05:002010-10-26T09:12:02.472-05:00I am glad too that you no longer hide and that you...I am glad too that you no longer hide and that you are now living your authentic life! A life filled with love and joy!<br />I so understand where you are coming from. I could swear you were writing my life!!!! Took me back and I remembered again how ugly a time that was. My dad is dead now...and I have to say...I don't miss him. He is in a better place and so am I.<br />Hugging you<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-18138637053488982662010-10-26T07:53:23.829-05:002010-10-26T07:53:23.829-05:00Very good writing and good for you to share real s...Very good writing and good for you to share real stories about your childhood. You and I have much in common and it brightens my day to read your awakening and your belief in your worth. Hugs.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-4417247029890661412010-10-26T07:01:57.752-05:002010-10-26T07:01:57.752-05:00This post literally brought tears to my eyes.
It...This post literally brought tears to my eyes. <br />It is so tragic that children suffer at the hands of an angry parent..and amazing when they do get past it. Keep up your faith...and love..<br />xo<br />hugs<br />Lisamommytoalothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08389938416950823534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-3074503357817287812010-10-26T00:14:12.134-05:002010-10-26T00:14:12.134-05:00As you know Lori, I totally relate to you and your...As you know Lori, I totally relate to you and your life.<br />We ARE blessed to have our hubs and our children.♥Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919764140075852854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-54107288575324141472010-10-25T23:28:41.062-05:002010-10-25T23:28:41.062-05:00You inspire me. May we all come out of our closets...You inspire me. May we all come out of our closets, of whatever sort.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-74137602368071965252010-10-25T22:38:12.808-05:002010-10-25T22:38:12.808-05:00You have every reason to be incredibly proud of wh...You have every reason to be incredibly proud of who you have become, dear Lori. You are a strong woman. And you give so much to so many. You are among the women I most admire - particularly as a mother to your own kids and to your Littles. You are an inspiration.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-88175561804911624962010-10-25T21:46:34.224-05:002010-10-25T21:46:34.224-05:00Oh, Lori, my heart bleeds for that tiny little gir...Oh, Lori, my heart bleeds for that tiny little girl. You were so helpless in the face of such horror. And that is exactly what it was, horror. I have such respect for the woman you've become. It's not easy to rise above what we learn from the people who should have been the ones we go to when we feel frightened or hurt. It takes a monumental effort to teach yourself that you are a beautiful, warm, wonderful woman who deserves the very best this world has to offer. And you are very special. Never forget that.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-25575395023852119622010-10-25T21:22:15.138-05:002010-10-25T21:22:15.138-05:00It pains me to say but "I understand abuse al...It pains me to say but "I understand abuse all to well". Thank goodness that I no longer live in it. Glad to know you no longer have to live in fear either.My Aimless Infatuationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247232637557244904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-84084218274715166572010-10-25T19:15:25.638-05:002010-10-25T19:15:25.638-05:00You are an incredibly strong woman to have overcom...You are an incredibly strong woman to have overcome all this. Think how great the rest of your life will be!Jeanne Estridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096521122802823385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-60340514890682311852010-10-25T15:28:47.256-05:002010-10-25T15:28:47.256-05:00Lori, I applaud your strength in sharing with us. ...Lori, I applaud your strength in sharing with us. I came from the same kind of home, but was oh so lucky to find a very good man who has made a safe loving secure life with me. I am so sorry you had to go through so much but it has made you the woman you are today, a loving caring woman who has taken these babies into her home to raise. Bless you <br />JoyceJoyce Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07914530010756608451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-40333447518015118322010-10-25T15:23:21.939-05:002010-10-25T15:23:21.939-05:00You are so amazing!! I am praying for you, and I a...You are so amazing!! I am praying for you, and I am so sorry you had to go through all this!Together We Savehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294423259234525733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-49222712092384200112010-10-25T14:54:09.912-05:002010-10-25T14:54:09.912-05:00I was not particularly physically abused - I don&#...I was not particularly physically abused - I don't think - (in my earliest memories I am terrified of my mother but I don't know why) but the rest of your experience sounds a lot like mine. I wondered for years how others figured out how vulnerable I was and played on it. I think it's just because we let them because we never had the self-worth to recognize the first signs and put a stop to it before it got so far. We simply didn't have the crucial "asshole detector" that kept us at arm's length because we had to live with such people.<br /><br />I have to deal with my mother still and she still puts me down and sees nothing wrong with it. I freak out on her which is a little embarrassing to be honest but I suppose it's a step I have to take to state my boundaries.<br /><br />I'm so glad you are in a healthier relationship now and have learned from the past. I wish you more healing in the future.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320507412459242451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-56786161895363582422010-10-25T13:56:54.197-05:002010-10-25T13:56:54.197-05:00You have suffered a lifetime of hurt. You are such...You have suffered a lifetime of hurt. You are such a deep and soulful person, who loves with her whole being.<br />I am glad you survived it all and I love how you share...we all learn from each other.<br />xoxox<br />SuzBusy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-71710534235906259432010-10-25T13:27:07.023-05:002010-10-25T13:27:07.023-05:00Stories like this break my heart... I know people ...Stories like this break my heart... I know people with similar stories,and yet, they too - like you - are strong and beautiful and no longer hiding in closets.<br /><br />A heartfelt piece. Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-64194774669732545532010-10-25T13:21:52.560-05:002010-10-25T13:21:52.560-05:00My heart breaks for that little girl hiding in the...My heart breaks for that little girl hiding in the closet and the teenager quaking in fear/rage. But knowing where you came from makes me appreciate even more the strong, loving woman you are! You are priceless!!I Am Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103866761536902069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-53531612129590672382010-10-25T12:29:17.639-05:002010-10-25T12:29:17.639-05:00i am glad you are in a much better place now...it ...i am glad you are in a much better place now...it breaksmy heart that people grow up like this...i am glad you dont hide anymore...or have reason to...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-52633649954861769922010-10-25T12:21:05.359-05:002010-10-25T12:21:05.359-05:00Lori you are so precious. The you you are today i...Lori you are so precious. The you you are today is a strong, kind, loving, capable woman. Breaking the cycle of abuse isn't easy. You have great strength in you.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564805397010089954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-82996306321761797402010-10-25T11:48:09.559-05:002010-10-25T11:48:09.559-05:00That statement the counselor made to you was inten...That statement the counselor made to you was intense. No wonder it woke you up. That's a tough background and after years of that kind of conditioning, I can see how it would take a long time to break away from that thinking.Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.com