Six Word Memoirs on Life Stories

destineemaree says,

i used to be bulimic .

MrsPremise says,

You're very brave. :-}
I hope you're doing well now!

I was abused when I was 6.

KharisJo says,

you are two brave ladies for sharing. Hugs and blessings to you both.

jab says,

I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you ;)

destineemaree says,

thank you i don't consider myself brave though ,i see that as a big weakness i've had .i still have weird eating patterns but it's not as extreme

marymc says,

I promised I wouldn't tell.

Escoffier says,

Thanks for sharing 2 women above. Gives others hope knowing they are not alone.

destineemaree says,

thank you for your kind words (: it means more then you know .

soularcher says,

Wow. You two are really very brave. I'm glad that you're better, desineemaree, and believe me, if you left bulimia, then you are not weak /at all/. Remember that. And MrsPremise... your comment caught me by surprise, and kind of shocked me. I hope that you've gotten over it and that you're all right.

ctgoods2 says,

all of mine belong to others.

Level1 says,

Mrs. P, I was abused about the same age. I managed to let go of that secret many years ago though.

MrsPremise says,

It's been so important to reveal along the way. Finally, I'm not ashamed. It wasn't my fault. I've never really forgiven my mother though. He was her father, newly released from mental institution for molesting other little girls. She needed a sitter, so she said. She never apologised, only defended herself.

I'd like to see an installation of 1000's of photos of abused people willing reveal the enormity of this big secret we carry. The more people that go public the more we flush out the abusers.

Level1 says,

My abuser was a merchant, across the street from where I lived. I refused to go there for my mother after it happened a couple of times. Then she sent my sister. I can only wonder if he touched her too, we never spoke of it.

MrsPremise says,

Unbelievable, Level1. I just don't get it.

Loon says,

so much needless hurt, i can't even comment...kinda makes you wanna kill

unknown116 says,

I sort of understand how you two woman feel... I don't know how to accept what happened to me though. There is a part of me that wants to confront him for what he did to me, but I'd rather just stay away from him. What hurts the most is how he doesn't see what he did to me... I'm shaking while I write this...

MrsPremise says,

unknown, I'm so sorry for your pain too. I'm not sure what would work for you, but I feel worse when people are confronted and stay unrepentant, even defensive or belligerent. I have found support in other victims.
I don't believe it is a forgivable crime, though.

unknown116 says,

My boyfriend has helped me. He doesn't know how I feel, but he holds me when I cry.

unknown116 says,

My boyfriend has helped me. He doesn't know how I feel, but he holds me when I cry.

MrsPremise says,

Oh, NYAG, it's such a long process, and your post brings me to tears.
For all the statistics, I've never heard anyone reveal their abuse, until here. It is truly a gift to have others share their stories. I admit, sometimes, I regret the things I reveal because I really want to be more of a supporter than a whiner. But I know it's not really whining, just finally getting a chance to say "Yeah, well there's a reason behind my mistakes, and I'm trying my best to own it all".
Unknown and everyone else, we all deserve a chance to heal, and if telling the story is the start, I'd say this is our chance.
xoxo

destineemaree says,

you guys just made my night. my heart aches for all of the pain you all have felt ,but you all are inspiring & i hope that others run across this and see that there is hope .thank you <3

p.s ctgoods2 ,many of the things i keep from others aren't my secrets to tell either & i almost cried reading all of these.