Comments on: Villainized

By: PBasso

PBasso — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:52:56 +0000

Bombshell - I know you posted this a while ago but I just read it and was moved to respond. I wanted to share with you a verse that I continue to live by in my own life. It helps me deal with these types of situations whether on one side of the fence or the other:

Matthew 7:5 (New International Version)

5You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

What this means to me is that your mother and ex-hubby are hypocrites, for they have have many flaws that they chose not to work on but can only focus on picking out the issues in your life and bringing light on them.

The reason your post hit home with me is that I tend to do that to my wife and your post reminded me to work on myself and let her deal with her own issues as she sees fit. She is a wonderful woman with tremendous qualities which I should be focused on instead. Our words hurt, and sometimes can inflict permanent damage. Thanks for reminding me of how sensitive others are…especially when the “others” are our most loved ones. God Bless you and may His words continue to work in your life and mine.

By: John

John — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:09:59 +0000

Yes, it’s always been a downer, that “sticks and stones” saying… Even though their effects can be permanent and devastating, physical wounds tend to heal… Words, though, can germinate new thoughts and ideas… Grow into new insecurities… Thing is, if you’re smart, perceptive, sensitive and insightful enough to explore where these words take you, you’re smart, perceptive, sensitive and insightful enough to find better words… And build better sentences of your own.

By: Some Girl

Some Girl — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 04:37:23 +0000

You’re human. IT’S okay, and YOU’RE gonna be okay.

Don’t worry, please. It’s a new beginning.

Thinking of you!!

By: Another David

Another David — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 01:17:09 +0000

There was a sentence I remember reading a long time ago by a gentlemen who wrote a book called “All I ever needed to know I learned in Kindergarten” (Robert Fulgum) that went “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will break my heart.”

I’m 30 years old now, and I can’t get over it. All I’ve ever dealt with, all the vicious things that have been said and done. All I can say is “Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.”

By: David

David — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 03:58:09 +0000

You are OK. Don’t let anyone else steer your boat.

By: Rev. Qelqoth

Rev. Qelqoth — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:11:37 +0000

Your family are serial killers? Wow - mine too!

By: MissMeliss

MissMeliss — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:37:57 +0000

It takes strength to be so candid.
Clearly you’re a wonderful person.
Sad that those closest to you couldn’t tell.

By: The Bombshell

The Bombshell — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:36:06 +0000

Thanks for all the love, everyone. It’s your kindness, in stark contrast to the bulk of my past experience, which demonstrates that there must be a better way to live.

By: Plusultra

Plusultra — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:37:43 +0000

I like your writing style

By: Jason Rohrblogger

Jason Rohrblogger — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:24:19 +0000

The Force is strong in this one…

By: Jordan

Jordan — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 03:29:15 +0000

You are a wonderful gift from God for all of us! You have always been loving, caring and accepting. We all know the radical blessing you are in our lives. I love and cherish you always!!!

By: soapbox.SUPERSTAR

soapbox.SUPERSTAR — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 02:23:08 +0000

It’s not hard to see how wonderful you are!!! I admire how you only became a stronger person through it all. Look at all that you have accomplished!!! I mean seriously! ♥ You!!!

By: Silentz

Silentz — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:58:36 +0000

I am sorry that you have a fucked up family that never realized that what they have done is wrong. I am thankful for how you turned out and all the ways you have been able to help me. You have lived through some terrible times and still turned out to be a great person, and for that I am thankful.