No, I was worrried when I first got pregnant with my daughter but after I had I just fell in love with her. Children are so innocent and I knew it was my job to protect her. I knew that I would never allow my daughter to go through what I went through. I do not believe in physical punishment because there is room for a parent to get a little too frustrated and spank a little too hard. Words can hurt too, and I am not perfect but I accepted that and I do not think yelling is a great parenting technique either. Taking a couple of minutes to just walk away and gather my thoughts is an incredible way to dicsipline my child. Sorry this is long, but this is something I think about most of the time.

Do you know that you have the power to stop the cycle of abuse?

I desperated tried to stop the cycle. The measuring stick I used, when dealing with my children was .... "how would my mom or dad have dealt with me .. given the circumstance" .. in almost all cases, I just went in the opposite direction from what they would have done.

Have you had success in making a new kind of relationship that does not involve abuse in any way?

i think i have done this with a person online. she is like a mother to me and it is a healthy relationship.


do you ever feel the need to curl up and just feel safe?

Yes. I do the curl up really well, it's the safety that eludes me.

Does it snow where you live?

No.

Are you a Texas Longhorns fan?

No.

Are you a Texas Longhorns fan?

no, im not into sports unless its the NFL.


do you smoke?

no.
where is your favorite place to be?

I don't no! Are you getting bug eyed from spending so much time on DS?

yes! Do you believe it's possible forgive and forget?

it takes time but i think you can forgive but not forget.

is it possible to change and stay changed?

Yes - I believe anything is possible! Remember, YOU are in control of your own Life. You must take care of YOU!! Be your best friend & love yourself :)

Have you gone away - on a trip/vacation - by yourself?

no way!

Do you have a name for your inner child?

Maryyyy

Can you ever confront and understand your abuser when you know you shouldn't but in your heart u want to.

Umm, the abuse within my family has never been addressed, nor do I have the desire too. The abuser that was outside my family (a stranger) I forgave a long time ago....I wouldn't want to confront him if I had the opportunity.

Have you ever been in love?