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Discussion, question-and-answer, general social support, and journal processing for progress-oriented rape survivors. No crisis, no damaging or triggering conflicts--this is for individuals who want to contribute to collective, cooperative action toward the goal of making actual PROGRESS through rape trauma. Much of this work is based on the book "Resurrection After...
I didn't know I was ready to do this. Here it is.
Excerpt:
On Healing and Forgiveness (or You Probably Think This Blog Is About You, Don't You?)
This is for her. She knows who she is and exactly what she did.
I don't hate you. I need you to know that. Really, it is true. I don't hate you. I never really did.
I hate what you did.
I hate how it feels even now - over 20 years later.
I hate that you used your delicate condition as a weapon.
You can read the rest here:
http://jameslandrith.com/content/view/3893/79/
Excerpt:
On Healing and Forgiveness (or You Probably Think This Blog Is About You, Don't You?)
This is for her. She knows who she is and exactly what she did.
I don't hate you. I need you to know that. Really, it is true. I don't hate you. I never really did.
I hate what you did.
I hate how it feels even now - over 20 years later.
I hate that you used your delicate condition as a weapon.
You can read the rest here:
http://jameslandrith.com/content/view/3893/79/
deleted_user
This is beautifully written James and inspiring for me in my future. It's nice to see someone in this place emotionally.
deleted_user
I am having a particularly rough day today, came to the sight and was surprised no one else has written on your post. It takes a lot of courage to come out with this, I follow your blog. You shouldn't feel the need to defend yourself to the people out there who don't understand. I guess being more in the public eye, this will happen. I am drawn to your writings, please keep them up, it gives me hope. You are so strong for what you did. Hugs.
TheAnthemOfTheAngels
This is absolutely amazing James! I posted it to TSIP. So proud of you!!! I hope I get to that point someday.
deleted_user
Really, really on the mark James.
StehtFest
I reread this and am still as impressed as the first time I read it. Thanks for sharing it here, James.
deleted_user
Wow...very moving and strong. RARMember is right...you don't have to defend yourself to ANYONE. Wonderful piece...and as a result, may you find wonderful peace, my friend.
stephanietram
l love the part where you say "I forgive you, now just go away". That says it all for me.
jlandrith
Thanks everyone. This was hard to write, but I was at the point where it had to come out.
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