tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.comments2023-09-01T04:57:16.668-04:00Life In Left FieldMissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10648325812333011430noreply@blogger.comBlogger962125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-61750804853391248232015-11-23T11:06:36.399-05:002015-11-23T11:06:36.399-05:00I believe in the magic of Christmas too!! And wel...I believe in the magic of Christmas too!! And well, I think all of our beliefs are quite similar. Happy writing! :)~Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630711945679604201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-11198809072395857972015-11-21T06:59:50.988-05:002015-11-21T06:59:50.988-05:00Your last statement is very powerful. It was fun t...Your last statement is very powerful. It was fun to get to know you a little better. Stopping by from mama kats <a href="http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/2015/11/writers-workshop-gratitude.html" rel="nofollow"> kelley at the road goes ever ever on </a> kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-21310577975706387222015-11-19T16:40:50.789-05:002015-11-19T16:40:50.789-05:00You had me at pinball!You had me at pinball!Pamela Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828671725848167955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-34299285295664307272015-11-15T16:05:45.354-05:002015-11-15T16:05:45.354-05:00I don't know how those experiences would ever ...I don't know how those experiences would ever stop haunting your nightmares, but I hope that they have and that you find a peace that frees you from the past. Love that you no longer see yourself as the victim.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-12013406060973614032015-11-13T22:11:50.538-05:002015-11-13T22:11:50.538-05:00I want to hug that little girl. That's no chil...I want to hug that little girl. That's no childhood to spend your days in fear of being punished or misunderstood and the punishments were so NOT okay. Were you ever able to forgive her? Did she ever ask for forgiveness?KatBouskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556451375792958743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-15376475992615685692015-11-13T04:06:31.609-05:002015-11-13T04:06:31.609-05:00I think it has been brought to light, though not e...I think it has been brought to light, though not eradicated yet. I feel like mine was the last generation where beating on your kids was normal. Thank God for that. Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648325812333011430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-31595521658975297162015-11-13T04:04:47.587-05:002015-11-13T04:04:47.587-05:00Thank you. It would be easy to embody the victim, ...Thank you. It would be easy to embody the victim, and I wish more people realized it is a choice. Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648325812333011430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-58223398200397798542015-11-13T04:03:49.548-05:002015-11-13T04:03:49.548-05:00Thank you for your kind words. I often use those s...Thank you for your kind words. I often use those situations to lift myself up. If I could deal with that, I can deal with anything.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648325812333011430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-71767237487040002332015-11-12T14:48:34.222-05:002015-11-12T14:48:34.222-05:00I think this is both painful and beautiful -- you ...I think this is both painful and beautiful -- you are such a strong woman and I am proud of you for writing this. I'm proud of you for choosing not to be a victim. I'm even more proud of you for choosing to break this cycle -- I'm sending so much love to you. Keep fighting and keep talking about this. People need to hear this. Childhood abuse needs to be brought to the light. Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050335567456721813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-2177711350263133142015-11-12T09:50:47.642-05:002015-11-12T09:50:47.642-05:00It's not bull headed to choose to survive in s...It's not bull headed to choose to survive in spite of what life deals you. It's courageous. TMWHickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099277984216556857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-81077298591471660482015-11-12T09:31:42.566-05:002015-11-12T09:31:42.566-05:00You're a strong woman - I wish there were more...You're a strong woman - I wish there were more people like you out there. You have every right to be a total mess after what you went through as a child, but you chose to put it behind you and LEAVE IT THERE! Your post inspired me, and I'm going to let go of the trivial stressors that were dragging me down yesterday and have a GREAT day today! Thank you so much for sharing such a personal story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911208285820220733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-13477903211333321752015-06-27T13:16:53.141-04:002015-06-27T13:16:53.141-04:00That little car would be SO fun to have! I think I...That little car would be SO fun to have! I think I'd get the most thrill just knowing people in cars around me are punching each other every time they see me. SLUGBUG!KatBouskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556451375792958743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-69987097183957687902015-06-25T21:38:09.356-04:002015-06-25T21:38:09.356-04:00Cute and resourceful. The old Bugs were good, no d...Cute and resourceful. The old Bugs were good, no doubt about that. I remember when gas was 37 cents a gallon.Madamdreamweaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16919566669777408584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-60718306342186656782015-06-25T17:24:51.585-04:002015-06-25T17:24:51.585-04:00I always wanted a Bug!I always wanted a Bug!Jerraleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303751802364926617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-58675687955983516402015-06-25T13:28:29.592-04:002015-06-25T13:28:29.592-04:00I never had a car as a teen (right about the time ...I never had a car as a teen (right about the time you were born), but a friend of mine had one of these, and I remember we had great times in it. Mostly pulling capers...<br /><br />Stopping by from Mama Kat's.<br /><br />John Holton<br /><a href="http://thesoundofonehandtyping.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">The Sound of One Hand Typing</a><br /><a href="http://thesoundofonehandtypingfm.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Sound of One Hand Typing FM</a>John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-3515805802619589522015-06-25T09:54:31.168-04:002015-06-25T09:54:31.168-04:00I have had three of the new Bugs, owning an old on...I have had three of the new Bugs, owning an old one must have been a lot of fun!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093779543962252260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-68570271952306459252015-06-25T09:19:21.958-04:002015-06-25T09:19:21.958-04:00Awesome car AND a secret weapon to boot! That loo...Awesome car AND a secret weapon to boot! That looks like it would have been such a blast. I had a Chevy Vega myself. NOT the same.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-70859168085528191032015-06-14T08:00:23.430-04:002015-06-14T08:00:23.430-04:00I just assumed it was easier to start a bunch of d...I just assumed it was easier to start a bunch of drama with me, than face the fact that she was scum. In high school, a big fight is better news then so-in-so slept with someones boyfriend. Honestly, I looked at it like she did me a favor. I should have thanked her for helping me figure out he was a douche.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648325812333011430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-68448073125895680142015-06-14T01:13:12.312-04:002015-06-14T01:13:12.312-04:00Your mom sounds like she really understood you. Wh...Your mom sounds like she really understood you. Why in the world would this girl want to fight you when she's the one who betrayed you in the first place? She should have been hiding in shame!KatBouskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556451375792958743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-37256295527683778902015-05-26T23:09:31.852-04:002015-05-26T23:09:31.852-04:00I think I would actually scream if I saw that bug ...I think I would actually scream if I saw that bug on my floor!! but then, if it killed the earwigs - which my kids have named "nasty bug", then it would be welcome in my home! <br />If the sunscreen smells like coconut and mango, then I am down with it. LOLLA Botcharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045857399816360885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-37601211310988137582015-05-16T14:04:09.959-04:002015-05-16T14:04:09.959-04:00This is so heart breaking. There are so many thing...This is so heart breaking. There are so many things I would go back and change if I knew back then what I know now about their little personalities and how best to raise them. There is all the pressure in the world to help our kids navigate into successful humans, but there are so many bumps and distractions and personalities to accommodate. It's seems impossible to come up on the other side in one piece. KatBouskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556451375792958743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-44811858820155297052015-05-14T09:03:05.021-04:002015-05-14T09:03:05.021-04:00I'm so sorry that you are going through this. ...I'm so sorry that you are going through this. All of us do the absolute best that we can; always intending the best for our kids. Sadly, sometimes our best intentions don't always work out. It must have been awful for you last night but having her face the consequences of her actions was probably the best thing to do. Good luck Mama <3Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202212892774623935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-5025722198963296452014-10-23T21:03:08.025-04:002014-10-23T21:03:08.025-04:00A new kitty brightens up any home; I'm glad Sp...A new kitty brightens up any home; I'm glad Spaz realized that it was going to be Ok. So glad that you are single again. It sux when you have to spend so damn much time on a jerk; sending hugs.Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08938791116446859160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-23954290524106532102013-09-06T20:59:28.204-04:002013-09-06T20:59:28.204-04:00You know, Missy, Perhaps yes, try putting back on ...You know, Missy, Perhaps yes, try putting back on six or seven and see what it feels like. In addition, we are approaching flu season and an extra plus or minus ten pounds during winter is a good idea. I vote that you add in a few and then re-evaluate.Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08938791116446859160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939538549393592016.post-54785553782442742122013-09-06T20:58:53.059-04:002013-09-06T20:58:53.059-04:00You know, Missy, Perhaps yes, try putting back on ...You know, Missy, Perhaps yes, try putting back on six or seven and see what it feels like. In addition, we are approaching flu season and an extra plus or minus ten pounds during winter is a good idea. I vote that you add in a few and then re-evaluate.Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08938791116446859160noreply@blogger.com