Monday, March 31, 2008 -- 6:30 PM UPDATE What is wrong with the people who run Daily Strength? Someone apparently took exception to a photo I had placed on my new group, Disabled Survivors of Sexual Abuse. I was just notified by DS that the allegedly offensive photo had been removed, and if I continued posting more pictures of that kind, that I would be banned from this site. The picture in question simply showed two arms in an upright position and handcuffed wrists. On each side of the arms, there was writing, which said, "Forget the pain." The purpose of the photo was to help people forget the sexual injustices and atrocities that had occurred to them during their lifetime. This was to be part of the healing process. I cannot see what is wrong with this photo, especially after viewing some of the discussion boards where there is little other than vulgarity. The founders of Daily Strength need to get their priorities straight. Either they are going to help people put their lives back together, or they are going to perpetuate the false notions that hurting others is perfectly fine as long as they are the ones not being hurt. They cannot have it both ways!
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Hmmm?
Sorry to hear of your distress about DS removing your picture.
I am not always present when I am present.
I do not remember seeing it.
Perhaps it brought up uncomfortable memories for someone who does not have your level of insight.
I am sorry you were upset by this.
The way DS randomly rips something off a group, etc., that part must feel personal and uncomfortable.
This has happened to one of my friends too. It\'s always subjective and personal isn\'t it.
I dislike the avatar that used to be around that\'s a kitten with a gun, it reminds me of my husband\'s hunting accident. I wouldn\'t tell anyone not to use it though. Except the person who thought I would like it and said they were using it in my honor. I told them don\'t relate me to pictures like that, use it for themselves but not me. I hadn\'t talked about the accident yet, and when I told them about it, they understood.
I\'m blithering... Just woke up. Well, I\'m up, being awake yet is debatable. Weeble hugs and Mojo Jim.