1 month ago yesterday

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Registered: 03-26-2004
1 month ago yesterday
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Tue, 09-21-2004 - 11:55am
Hi All,

It was 1 month ago yesterday that I became FREE!!! Guilty was the verdict, and Freedom was my reward. I have moved to my new house, and loving it. Hurricane Ivan tried to get the best of us last week, and we lost both of our cars,(60 ft Pecan Tree fell on them) but my house is still standing with very little damage, and more importantly my son and I and all my pets are fine. I love the evenings now, I use to hate them. I dont jump everytime one of my dogs bark, or a car drives by the house at night(well maybe sometimes I do). My nights are no longer filled with fear, I can sleep now and actually feel rested in the morning. If I want to do something I do it, I dont have to worry about if he finds out will it make him mad. I am actually living again and enjoying every minute of my freedom.

I was thinking today about all of the differences in my life and in my attitude towards life, and without even thinking about it I ended up here. I wanted to share my feelings and joy with all of you guys. I am truely FREE now and you guys helped me get to this point with your advice, kind words and prayers. If there are any out there who are struggling, just remember it can get better, it really can, I am living proof.

Van :)

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Registered: 11-12-2003
Tue, 09-21-2004 - 1:15pm

Dang pecan trees!

CL-Blueliner4

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Registered: 01-22-2004
Tue, 09-21-2004 - 4:57pm
Yes, you are living proof. Great example for everyone new to this board. You keep on enjoying the "little things" that sometimes go unseen. We got a lot of winds from Ivan and I'm in Jackson. Glad to hear you're safe and happy.

Mel

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 09-21-2004 - 6:33pm
Van,

Thank you for coming back and letting us know that you are okay.. and FREE. I was praying for you. My very best wishes to you and your son for happiness.

Hugs!

Christine

Outside ideas of right doing and wrong doing, there is a field. I will meet you there. -- Rumi
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Registered: 09-11-2004
Tue, 09-21-2004 - 7:54pm
thank you thank yo thank you for letting me know there is light and a better life at the end of the long dark tunnel. I'm still frightened on the outcome but pray with all my might it will be favorable. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 09-24-2004 - 7:36pm
Van, that is such great news, that you're finding your healing path that is, not Ivan.:)

Yes, you are not only an inspiration to those still in their abuse, but to those of us who've been out a while and we haven't taken the time to stop and look back at how far we've come and say a loud "Thank You" to our higher powers!

I hope we hear from you often and you and your son keep going forward! Many will find their path through your strength!

You've been through too much, it's time to smile!

Huge Hugs