"I PROMISE IT WONT HAPPEN AGAIN"

One does not simply get over being abused.
One simply needs a good support system.

December 21, 2011

"You've been on my mind a lot lately.

Boys resemble you in personality and looks and ethnicity and even situations.

Its so hard to get over you still.

When I feel like I'm done with you, something happens that triggers that emotion.

How can you still have power over me!

Better yet, why DO I LET YOU behold that power.

It usually happens when I'm lonely.

You and me happened because I was lonely.

But without that bad, you were perfect for me.

Well that's what I at least thought.

Now I have no idea what I want.

I'm so lost and confused.

Lost God. Lost track of time. Lost myself."

-A little over 10 months after the last incident

How to Raise a Confident Woman

1. Girl Power

2. Compliment all of her good qualities - not just her looks

3. Expose your daughter to sports and other activities

4. Teach her about puberty before it happens

5. Explain the difference between Fantasy and Reality

6. Focus on being healthy - not being slim

7. Don't forget male influences

8. Point out female role models

9. Don't dismiss sexism when you see it

"Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History"