tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post2111272026548816107..comments2023-10-28T09:56:58.641-05:00Comments on 123Valerie Strikes Again: The Mother Load123Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03839690906902959275noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-18118115596627904662006-12-16T10:32:00.000-05:002006-12-16T10:32:00.000-05:00Thanks so much, Golden. Glad you're here. Relative...Thanks so much, Golden. Glad you're here. Relatively speaking, I had it pretty darn good growing up, but I've always been a big fan of therapy. I mean someone who's paid to listen to me? Yes, please.<br /><br />Well, Matty, don't hold back on my account. The rest of the world may be a bit perturbed at you, but say what you gotta say, kid. <br /><br /><br />Hey Starboard Track, nice to see you. It is an alarmingly common for children to be molested--something like 1 in 3, I believe. I'm no model citizen, to be sure, but I always give to the Salvation Army buckets. <br /><br />Hiya Hearts in S.F. Welcome, welcome, welcome. Best of luck to <i>you</i>. It's tough stuff to remember all of the good, bad and ugly from our younger years. Keep on trucking!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-37636614129790488332006-12-16T02:59:00.000-05:002006-12-16T02:59:00.000-05:00I'm a first-timer here, but I think you do need to...I'm a first-timer here, but I think you do need to write this story in order to take back and own your life as you were deprived of for so long.<br /><br />I've been working on a childhood memoir for the same reason. It's very painful sometimes because it brings back feelings I would prefer to leave behind. But I think it's a necessary part of healing.<br /><br />Best of luck to you, Valerie.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-11395371444249737922006-12-15T22:06:00.000-05:002006-12-15T22:06:00.000-05:00Your story is way too familiar, one I know too wel...Your story is way too familiar, one I know too well. Not for me, but for two girls who are very important to me. It is an awful situation -- a situation no one should have to go through -- and you seem to have done very well for yourself.<br /><br />I agree that therapy is a good idea -- just so you have someone to talk to. <br /><br />Hang in there. You should be very proud of yourself, given how well you have survived your experience.Starboard Tackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937954140116128165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-50570766197851420192006-12-15T16:44:00.000-05:002006-12-15T16:44:00.000-05:00I so want to make a molestation joke right. I cann...I <i>so</i> want to make a molestation joke right. I cannot tell you the degree of restraint required by myself to not... do... that....M@https://www.blogger.com/profile/11907796642043083093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-32647510078340686592006-12-15T16:34:00.000-05:002006-12-15T16:34:00.000-05:00Scientific studies have proven the therapeutic val...Scientific studies have proven the therapeutic value of writing. We knew this intuitively but... it's nice to have the science.M@https://www.blogger.com/profile/11907796642043083093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-25844708323505665282006-12-15T16:24:00.000-05:002006-12-15T16:24:00.000-05:00I am very sorry to hear about this. No one should ...I am very sorry to hear about this. No one should have to go through that kind of abuse. Therapy is a good way to get your feelings out and cleanse the soul.<br /><br />I wouldn't worry about the poltergeist and I'd keep writing. Writing in itself is good therapy too.Don't Be Silent DChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497187730422109349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-62838104302628641362006-12-15T14:08:00.000-05:002006-12-15T14:08:00.000-05:00Am buried in work, my pretties, but thanks for all...Am buried in work, my pretties, but thanks for all of the good thoughts. For better or for worse, we are not our parents, and to be clear my Mom gave me a lot of good stuff, too. <br /><br />K, you know I love me some arts and crafts. I'm in.<br /><br />FC&F, it is weird. My housekeys disappeared this morning, too ... Poor dead people get blamed for everything. <br /><br />Hey Nos, thanks much, kiddo, but I'm really just a blabbermouth at heart. :) Glad it's coming across as courage. <br /><br />Hey Pretty! Good to see you--it's usually lighter fare over here, but I kind of roll with the emotional punches. <br /><br />Al Bal, no worries--she always liked company. I can't wait to see you kids!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-9316508106033933222006-12-15T13:04:00.000-05:002006-12-15T13:04:00.000-05:00oh val, that is some crazy shit honey. i agree wit...oh val, that is some crazy shit honey. i agree with alice. you have to write it. have to. the more you share your issues and talk to us and alice and your friends the better you will accept everything and deal with what has been going on. i really love you val. hopefully your mom will be nice to me and tj when we are staying with you this weekend....<br /><br />LOVE TO YOU!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-16870876609806557472006-12-15T10:43:00.000-05:002006-12-15T10:43:00.000-05:00I have no idea what to say, other than that you ar...I have no idea what to say, other than that you are very brave for putting that all out there. <br /><br />I too think you should continue to write. Perhaps it will even give you an opportunity to transform your past into something newer and better? <br /><br />-Hey Pretty-Red Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002766539964107256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-47803943603153358142006-12-15T09:37:00.000-05:002006-12-15T09:37:00.000-05:00um w/ ceo. i cannot believe that you think your ac...um w/ ceo. i cannot believe that you think your acquarius is rising in your back yard.<br /><br />that is super flaky.M@https://www.blogger.com/profile/11907796642043083093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-15077336689108862072006-12-15T03:46:00.000-05:002006-12-15T03:46:00.000-05:00Val sweetie I wish I could say something that coul...Val sweetie I wish I could say something that could make it all go away but in situations such as this words are miniscule.<br /><br />I am just so glad that you have come out of it a stronger person. You are a fighter Val Strongs my girl you are courageusNosjunkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553717400984357171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-33890144780232183872006-12-14T23:25:00.000-05:002006-12-14T23:25:00.000-05:00I'm glad you wrote tonight. Seems a little weird t...I'm glad you wrote tonight. Seems a little weird to have stuff breaking. <br /><br />We're here for ya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-74206853187604221562006-12-14T20:16:00.000-05:002006-12-14T20:16:00.000-05:00I can't believe you believe in Astrology or the le...I can't believe you believe in Astrology or the levitation of physical objects contrary to the laws of physics.The CEOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132181032041726978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-14145027561764661792006-12-14T19:06:00.000-05:002006-12-14T19:06:00.000-05:00If you want, I'll help you decoupage the hell out ...If you want, I'll help you decoupage the hell out of it. Why limit yourself to stickers?Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105680755485062414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-88245491070895748282006-12-14T18:50:00.000-05:002006-12-14T18:50:00.000-05:00March 27, Mist. I'm an Aries with a really strong ...March 27, Mist. I'm an Aries with a really strong Acquarius rising. I thought about deleting this several times, but then my Mom quit throwing shit, so I took that as a sign.<br /><br />My darling, Kirstin, you know me--I'm fine and then I'm mess. I feel much better having got that out, but I DO know you're there. Thanks Sweet Cheeks.<br /><br />Kristin, a helmet is probably a good idea for me in general. Can I put stickers on it? <br /><br />It's cool, Matty ;) You needn't apologize--just shoot me if I ever lose my sense of humor. But for the record, I am a nice girl. Just a nice girl who likes to drink, swear and roll in the hay. A lot. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing about your Dad, tho. That's what this is about--to assert to no one in particular that I am not my mother. And I guess it goes to show you that bad parents are kind of a universal thing. Even the good ones screw up occassionally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-88852541996557511272006-12-14T18:09:00.000-05:002006-12-14T18:09:00.000-05:00Okay, I feel bad now that I've scrolled down a bit...Okay, I feel bad now that I've scrolled down a bit to read about the sexual molestation, dead mother, loss of horses and the father who plays with dead kittens.<br /><br />Jesus. My father was just an alcoholic who showed up drunk to PTA meetings and ALL of my basketball games. (I wished he would just stay home and ignore me.)<br /><br />I <i>might</i> be normal. ;)M@https://www.blogger.com/profile/11907796642043083093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-14094687051292851902006-12-14T18:03:00.000-05:002006-12-14T18:03:00.000-05:00My friend Daisy got mad at me and says I think I c...My friend Daisy got mad at me and says I think I can say anything and then follow it up with a semi-colon, end parenthesis.<br /><br />;)M@https://www.blogger.com/profile/11907796642043083093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-13016423614106837212006-12-14T18:02:00.000-05:002006-12-14T18:02:00.000-05:00As long as I can remember, I've been The Nice Girl...<i>As long as I can remember, I've been The Nice Girl.</i><br /><br />Really? I think you're a complete bitch.M@https://www.blogger.com/profile/11907796642043083093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-24130313971061961692006-12-14T17:28:00.000-05:002006-12-14T17:28:00.000-05:00We're going to have to get you a helmet so you can...We're going to have to get you a helmet so you can keep writing. It seems like it's a good thing, the writing, even if some people don't like it.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105680755485062414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-89660243640434241392006-12-14T17:05:00.000-05:002006-12-14T17:05:00.000-05:00Oh Val! I wish i was there to give you a great bi...Oh Val! I wish i was there to give you a great big hug!! just pretend I am!!! I think Alice is right!!! You should right about it! Just keep your senses about you don't get too caught in your writing to not notice the flying fridge!!<br /> I am here if you feel the need to call and talk!!!<br />Love ya!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32897160.post-71597854704997519752006-12-14T16:09:00.000-05:002006-12-14T16:09:00.000-05:00Damn. So many things to say...you were born in 19...Damn. So many things to say...you were born in 1980?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com