Comment from Kym Jade

Excellent

Thank you for sharing these most private fears. We hope sharing and prying will one day stop your nightmares. The monsters who commit these crimes do not realise the lasting effects they have on their victims.

Love and blessings.

 Comment Written 10-May-2008

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reply by the author on 11-May-2008

Thank you so much.
Hugs,
Jan

Comment from mmichelle97219

Excellent

It is agood story, jan. The fear may never go away, but you learn to live beyond it. Some days it is just easier than others. God post.
Michelle

 Comment Written 10-May-2008

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reply by the author on 11-May-2008

Thanks, Michelle.
Hugs,
Jan

Comment from RenieReader

Excellent

Excellent piece on how the smallest reminder can cause the past fears to invade our sleep and take us back to that horrible moment in time. You have expressed this so well, Jan. Plus, there are all sorts of terror and sorrow in this life and we need His constant love and care.

Read Luna's Where Are You?

Renie

 Comment Written 10-May-2008

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reply by the author on 11-May-2008

Thank you so much, Renie. I read that one.
Hugs,
Jan

Comment from Artasylum

Excellent

it means the world to me...i lost my husband of 12 years on June 21st 1991 he just flew off a cliff never to return... and trauma is still with me if i let it in. mostly these days...i look up instead of down and feel better all around...yours, diana

 Comment Written 10-May-2008

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reply by the author on 11-May-2008

Many thanks for the fine review. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Hugs,
Jan

Comment from ritter1116

Excellent

Yes He is always there for us and so glad you found Him. What a touching story full of emotion. Thanks for sharing this wonderful reminder that God is only a prayer away!

 Comment Written 10-May-2008

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reply by the author on 24-May-2008

Yes, He is indeed! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Jan

Comment from William Walz

Excellent

is this a true story? if so then, as moving as it is, it becomes even more so. who could understand that kind of pain unless one had experienced it? regardless it is moving and nicely written and a wonderful exercise in despair and hope. thank you.

 Comment Written 10-May-2008

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reply by the author on 27-May-2008

Yes, this is true indeed. Thank you so much for your encouraging words.
Jan

Comment from Max Edon

Excellent

This essay really affected me. I have never been raped, but I felt a lot of empathy for you. The ending was just marvelous--so inspiring!

 Comment Written 10-May-2008

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reply by the author on 27-May-2008

Thank you so much for this thoughtful review. Your words blessed me.
Hugs,
Jan

Comment from Jewell McChesney

Excellent

Thanks for the option to review, Jan!

This is gorgeous writing...REAL, poignant and I've been there.

He hasn't given us a sprit of fear but of a sound mind and good judgement. All we have to do is tell it to go, right?
It's not always that easy but God is right alongside us and you're message is a beautiful one. You are such a kind, gentle soul!

J

 Comment Written 10-May-2008

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reply by the author on 10-May-2008

I love you too, girlfriend. (((Hugs))) :-) You are so very welcome. Thank you for the wonderful review.
Hugs,
Jan

Comment from PoesyPoet

Excellent

I can't even imagine the fear that still plagues someone who was raped even it is 28 years ago. I would only offer that they must seek counseling to help deal with it.
Best wishes and Happy Mother's day.
PP

 Comment Written 10-May-2008

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reply by the author on 27-May-2008

Thank you so very much. I went through counselling after it happened. Sometimes, you just have to learn to live with the lingering effects.
Hugs,
Jan

Comment from Robbin

Excellent

I really liked reading your story. I agree, trauma affects us in different ways. I liked how your story told how God helped you make peace with your pain . This was a touching account of God's love.

 Comment Written 10-May-2008

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reply by the author on 27-May-2008

Thank you so very much for your encouraging words.
Hugs,
Jan