Anonymous comment posted 4/13/09:
I wish I could tell you my story, tell you that I am a survivor but the truth is that I am a coward and because of that I am still a victim; I don’t know if anyone knew what happened but I’m too afraid of what might happen if they found out…
Thanks for listening, maybe one day- I too will have the courage.
First and foremost, thank you for sharing.
Staying anonymous doesn’t make you a coward. Reaching out to me, someone you’ve never met, is by definition courageous.
The road from victim to survivor is an “at your own pace and distance” type of deal. It’s baby steps. Don’t compare where you are with your road to survival to where I am, Dominic Carter (name drop) is or anybody else. Focus on you.
We all get there in our own way on our own time and by our own terms. It’s a long journey. The best advice I can give is don’t get discouraged (it’s easy to do) and don’t forget you’re not alone.
You’ve already taken an amazing step. Congratulations.
Stay up and stay true,
Donnie D.
