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Hope

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

I am a survivor of childhood physical, sexual, emotional and ritualistic abuse. I am writing a book about my experiences and subsequent healing journey. I have a Web site that I've launched ahead of the hopeful publication of my book. I will include self-help ideas and exercises in my book and I have started this on my Web site as well: www.hope4survivors.com

I am an identical twin. The bond and love I shared with my beloved sister helped me to survive very heinous and horrific abuse and torture and I owe her my life!I am also a Christian and credit my faith enormously with getting me through my PTSD and long healing journey. I don't prescribe to any specific religion, but I try to follow Christ.

My Interests

Abuse Advocacy, Domestic Violence Advocacy

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

I'd like to meet:

I'd like to meet other abuse and domestic violence survivors. I'd like to help others who are suffering and in need of healing. I'd like to share what has worked for me and lend a helpful ear and shoulder for those who need support.I'd also like to meet other authors, agents and publishers in the hopes of getting my book published. I already have about 20 chapters of my book complete and hope to submit my manuscript to interested agents and publishers by 2007. I am already a published writer in several different genres and will be happy to supply samples.

Music:

"Choose the Light" Ophelias's Mirror Sara McLachlan - "Elsewhere" - "Fumbling Toward Ecstasy" Third Day - "Offerings"

Heroes:



My Blog

Hope is still alive!

Hi everyone...to all my old friends and new friend requests and messages I haven't been able to answer yet (please forgive me).  This has been the most difficult year of my life, post my childhoo...
Posted by Hope on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 08:56:00 PST

Why I've been away

Nothing fancy here...No pretty graphics...No words of wisdom, sorry. I just wanted all my dear friends to know where I've been and to let you all know how much I appreciate all of your thoughts, praye...
Posted by Hope on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 05:32:00 PST

Learn how to just BE, instead of DOING all the time!

I still have a problem feeling good about myself when I'm not doing anything.  I still tie a lot of my self-esteem up in what I do.  I used to be worse at this and was a total workaholic.&nb...
Posted by Hope on Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:00:00 PST

Turning Unavoidable Triggers into Opportunities to Heal

How to Turn Unavoidable Triggering Experiences into Opportunities for Healing As survivors of trauma, domestic violence and abuse, we've all had them...those experiences we could not forsee, could not...
Posted by Hope on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 10:59:00 PST

King of Glory

Third Day Concert = Awesome! My sweet hubby got me tickets to go see Third Day in concert for my birthday.  The concert was last night and it was very uplifting!  For anyone who is not famil...
Posted by Hope on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:14:00 PST

Solutions to Healing Toxic Shame

Okay, if you've been following my Blog and Web site: www.hope4survivors.com ...you know that I've been discussing toxic shame caused by abuse. Now that we know what it is, where it hides and the cove...
Posted by Hope on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:01:00 PST

Shame

Now that my hubby is out of danger, physically, I am getting caught up with updating my Web site:  www.hope4survivors.com The topics I've posted today have to do with the following: The Hiding Pl...
Posted by Hope on Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:43:00 PST

Angela Shelton Declares War on Sexual Predators

  Angela Shelton Declares War on Sexual Predators She Demands Congress fund it like one. HOLLYWOOD, CA. (PRWEB) October 13, 2006 -- In the wake of news that Congressman Mark...
Posted by Hope on Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:22:00 PST

Healing Shame

Healing Shame Some psychiatrists estimate that there is NOT ONE single human being who has not experienced the ravaging effects of toxic shame.  For this reason, I would encourage ANYONE reading ...
Posted by Hope on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:24:00 PST

Step-by-Step Instructions: Funeral for a Lost Childhood

How to Perform a Funeral for a Lost Childhood First, let me say that I think it is important to stress that the funeral ceremony you are having is for your lost childhood, not your inner child.  ...
Posted by Hope on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 05:25:00 PST