Journal Entry for November 17, 2009
November 17, 2009 12:44am
Haven't updated a journal entry in forever! My bad. I'm good.
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Leigh86
12:26am, November 17, 2009
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About Me
Leigh86
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About Me
I share my story as often as I can. I've spoken at a couple local events about child sexual abuse and how to prevent and treat it. I write Christian supernatural thrillers. I'm in the process of trying to get published. The thing that's MOST important to me is my faith. My relationship with God is what keeps me afloat. Without Jesus as my Savior, I would be NOTHING.
I share my story as often as I can. I've spoken at a couple local events about child sexual abuse and how to prevent and treat it. I write Christian supernatural thrillers. I'm in the process of trying to get published. The thing that's MOST important to me is my faith. My relationship with God is what keeps me afloat. Without Jesus as my Savior, I would be NOTHING.
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Interests
4-wheeling, kayaking. Outdoors. Bible study. History. Wrestling. Supernatural. Sam and Dean! X-Files. Law & Order:SVU. Cryptozoology, UFOs, anything "weird" like that.
4-wheeling, kayaking. Outdoors. Bible study. History. Wrestling. Supernatural. Sam and Dean! X-Files.
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Recent Activity
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1 discussion post
Yesterday
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Leigh86 and DiamondTearDrops2010 are now friends 11:39pm
Friday
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Leigh86 wrote a discussion post in the Sexual Abuse support group: Uprising 10:13pm
These are the lyrics to Uprising by Muse. I think they really pertain to what it is we all need and should…
November 17
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Leigh86 wrote a journal entry updating their Complete 3rd novel goal 12:44am
Haven't updated a journal entry in forever! My bad. I'm good.…
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Leigh86 started a goal to Complete 3rd novel.
Give your support! 12:42amWrite...and write some more!…
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Leigh86 updated their status 12:26am
I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious...…
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Journal Entry for August 26, 2009
August 26, 2009 2:39pm
"Lay 'Em Down"
By Needtobreathe
Come down to the river Come and let yourself in Make good on a promise To never hurt again If …
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Journal Entry for August 3, 2009
August 3, 2009 9:20pm
Revisions! Not very fun but they have to be done. I plan on starting to query out my second novel within the next week or two.
I feel so much better …
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Journal Entry for July 12, 2009
July 12, 2009 5:49pm
Call the papers and spread the news: My second novel is complete!!!
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Hugbook
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thats good. Glad to hear your doing alright too. My outlook on life has gotten alot better!!
I love you
Hug
hey i just deleted that hug for you, and sent a req... think its the right one lol... u got a black n white photoo?? xx
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Hug
aww thank you for that!! I been doing okay, lots of drama in my life, but i am dealing with it. I realized that i just cant wanna end my life every time something little in my life goes wrong. How are you doing? I love you!!!!
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Hug
lmao.. goodgood :) send me your one in a message :P xx
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Funny Face
awww thank you so much, i miss you too!!! yeah, i look like a complete dork in my profile pic, but...what can i say, its who i am!!!!! Love ya
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Goals
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Support Groups
Close Sexual Abuse
I was sexually abused by another family member as a child. I'll never know exactly when it started, because my limited memories of it go back as far as I can remember. At 15-16, I struggled with PTSD. Eventually God showed up and showed off and I rarely deal with this anymore. My abuse is something I know will ALWAYS be a part of me, but it does NOT define me anymore. I want to help others and bring glory to God through this.
Treatments
- Art Working / Worked
- I make and sell glass bead and wire jewelry! It's very calming and helps me get my mind off of things. It keeps me busy and it's very theraputic.
- Leave Working / Worked
- I spend a good part of the summer, and sometimes fall in northern WI. Almost none of my abuse took place here. It's definitely my safe place.
- Music Working / Worked
- Certain songs have spoken to me and the lyrics help me.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- My faith in God is what keeps afloat. Without my Savior, I would be NOTHING.
- Talking Working / Worked
- My Mama is my best friend. I've always been able to tell her ANYthing. I've also met many other fellow survivors and talking about our abuse helps SO much.
- Writing Working / Worked
- I've loved writing ever since I was little. I write Christian fiction. The main character in my first novel is a woman who was sexually abused as a child. I guess I kind of manifested myself in her. It helps me to let out my feelings by writing. I just LOVE it.
Close Rape
I suffered sexual abuse as a child. I'm uncertain of whether or not I was ever fully raped. In my experience, I've seen that rape and sexual abuse are often "cousins" to each other because our feelings during AND after the fact, are EXTREMELY similar, if not exactly the same.
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
- Talking to those who have been through similar situations really helps.
Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
In the past I've dealt with very vivid flashbacks and nightmares.
Open Eating Disorders
I suffered with anorexia when I was 15-16. I've been in recovery for about 7 years now. Every once in a great while, I still struggle with this, and like a lot of us, I've accepted the fact that I probably always will. But I always pray for strength, EAT UP, and move on.
Treatments
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Sometimes I may have a day or two of minor mental setbacks, but I call on the Lord for strength and ask my family and friends to keep an eye on me when I need to.
