I’ll be blamed, judged, shamed. That now he gives God all the glory. Until then, you're just another delusional internet crackpot. He just joined the choir ‘cause he’s a Christian.”. Recovery has been messy for me as well, but I think I’ve made it of the shasow of death and now strolling confidently through peaceful meadows. Thank you for having the heart to hear it, Elda. Cyndie Randall is a writer with a poetry degree and a therapist who once lived in a psych hospital. He is in it for the long haul. No, I did not do that, but shared my own story instead. Although not to the degree of your story, I have my own stories, and have seen too many girls/women experience abuse. She believes the telling and hearing of stories can lead to the sacred ground of human and divine connection. And I’m still in contact with or connected to every single one of them. I hear and feel the truth in your words. Molested. Why don't I believe you? Maybe you’ve only been valued for one aspect for most of your life, like being smart, so it’s impossible to see your worth in others, like being a good listener. How has this become about them and not us? Thanks for being here today. Healing. That I don’t make it any more awkward for them. So many women are speaking out. Confused? That “Everyone makes some bad decisions. I am no longer a victim. Truly. No one deserves to be abused; on the contrary, you deserve care and protection. I started eating it, but it had a dead bug in it. I was a college-aged girl during the years that this went on, and half the age of the man. Thank you for sharing your story. I cannot imagine what it took to write this… thank you for sharing it with the world. Teaches them supposed learned lessons. It’s obvious you are smart and you are strong. But even though I did that at great cost, and still continue to pay, I am convinced of my prize. Thr makng a sequel to xmen 1st class...with the llllllovelyyy j.lawrence hhhmmmm. Even though this man may never stand before an earthly judge, he really should, he will someday stand before The Judge and be held accountable for his actions! That years went by. I’m saddened by what I’ve read here today, mostly for you, but also for your readers. Thank you for sharing your story. It just isn't fair [Chorus:] Here is a heart that is lonely Here is a heart you can take Here is a heart for you only That you can keep or break How else can I tell you… Or am I just crazy? Instead, I would like to accentuate how virtually everything we do has a spiritual motive or a sexual motive — if not both. You are brave! Hoping to impact others’ harmonizing as we sing the same “song” in the same “band.”, Thank you for your voice & solidarity, Wendy. She had 7 top hits, including "Why Don't You Believe in Me? You matter, and should not be swept under any rug. There are many of us out here that were not/are not sexually or even physically abused, but are living in fear just the same. Law enforcement prosecuted cases where the statue of limitations qualified. Thank you for this resource, Debby, and for these beautiful words to this dear woman. Obama may be in Dan. False claims of sexual harassment, abuse, and assault are so extremely rare. It will matter that he said he was sorry. Thank you for sharing. (I am no longer entangled in it and have not been for many years. So did everyone around us. and WILL come. That I curl up and die from this secret. Working for the Salvation Army, we were never allowed to have empty rooms unlocked, especially when there were children in the building. May the Joy of the Lord (which is crushing the darkness) be your strength. It will matter he’s a joy to old ladies. That he warns men of “gals” like me. http://beautifuldaughterjer2911.blogspot.ca/. And I hear so clearly the desperate cries of your heart. Nah, it's just some minimalistic medicinal use of wine and marijuana, and a bit of tobacco addiction (I'm down to two a day). I turned the light on in a room full of dark secrets. It will matter that he’s made marriage a ministry. Lillian Brooks released it on the single Sentimental Fool Am I in 1960. "Why Don't You Believe Me?" There have been years of recovery now, instead of bearing shame and reproach. And, I believe IN YOU as you make this courageous journey. Vilified, rejected, exiled. With a standing ovation, Or an honourable mention, If I was better in high school, Would the medals that they gave to me, Help you to believe me? The senior pastor was told that he was ‘trouble’ and that he was being inappropriate with me. I am proud to no longer be a nice girl. Don’t you leave me here in the pouring rain, If I pretended to be different, well I’d still feel the same, I’ll give you anything you think that you … Even after the court believed me!! I do believe you. You need to have 100% confidence in yourself and what you want in life, for others to be able to get behind you and believe in you. here’s a *hug* … sending courage and love …. It will not matter that I finally broke free. You and all the victims matter. I've never had a dead bug in my fruit, that sucked. I hear them. I believe you. A bird told me "not that one, not that one," as I reached for a tangelo. Jennifer, Oh! It's you I adore Forever and ever, can I promise more? I grew up in a family where our mom was a narcissist. That he was old enough to be my father. That he’s always been tall, dark, and handsome. God continue to bless. Bb Cm F Dm7 (Please believe, please believe, please believe) Dm7 Dbm Eb F Bb Why don't you believe me..it just isn't fair. B Ebm Gb Ab Db Ebm Fm Wh I’ve spent my life protecting others. I am proud of the example you set for human beings by writing this. That I went to high school with his daughter. There were 133 churches in town. I am incredibly blessed to know you. You’re very talented at writing, and I’m sure, speak for many who are not able. The senior pastor wouldn’t hear of it, and rebuked the person that complained, telling them they were a messenger of satan. It also takes courage, and strength to share. Lyrics to 'Believe In Me' by Sophie Pecora. For example, be it smoking, drinking, using drugs, getting tattooed, watching sports, or even listening to music, our choice to engage in these activities transcends our personality. These men betrayed you and abused their position and their power. Not just about sexual abuse, but about many other injustices that go on. That getting away took being hospitalized. I have been healing for 15 yrs, one layer at a time. I can tell you where in the adjacent room you are just by closing my eyes. Again…Thank you for bravely sharing part of your incredible story! Yes. I'm not saying I don't at all believe at least some of these things are possible, but unless I have actual proof you can't expect me to believe anything. It will not matter that he knew all of this, cashed in on my leftover innocence. It will not matter that I’d been abused before. Questions like, “Is there hope anywhere else?” I believe there is. Why don't you believe me It's you I adore For ever and ever Can I promise more. I bet he was such an amazing kid! In a training session that year on sexual abuse, a social worker KM said in the training course “if a female makes a complaint of sexual assault, in the absence of any other information she should be believed. If we end the silence maybe we can make a difference! Prove it. The consequences of that for women have been horrendous. Wait. I’m sorry it happened too. Lastly, I can feel your emotions, and if you concentrate on a color I can usually tell you which it is. I was reflecting on my initial response to you and I’d like to clarify – I am not calling you an insensitive person. Your poetic writing here tells the pain of your story and I believe you. Thanks for sharing this, Cynthia. It’s too long to share here, but know, I believe you. I see them. Wait. Your Dad wasn't even around. It was not your fault! And how brave you are, and were. Therapists and psychiatrists give us “coping skills” words we supposedly can use to stop ‘enabling’ him. I've never had a dead bug in my fruit, that sucked. Especially when you are a charity, a lot of people show up for the food, rent money or other benefits and aren’t really there to get close to God. My healing has been messy. Living things or things that are warm, I can see the best; my brother's cat was glowing like a black light in my brother's dark apartment. It will matter that he sells out theaters. I admire your courage! 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