Re: Just want to go to bed and before update

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JoAnn,

My deepest sympathies that you had to go through this at all. No one should ever have to deal with being assaulted. I hope that you get to a counselor to help you deal with the mish mash of emotions you're going through. You need that, believe me. Any violation of your safety and body needs to be dealt with, or it could come back to haunt you. Trust me, I KNOW what I'm talking about. I will not go through my story at this point, but let me tell you I buried it for a long time and wound up suffering for that... I'm all better now, though, due to the help of a caring psychologist and a wonderful family.

I am praying that this young man will plead guilty, and get the help he so obviously needs. You mentioned a drug charge. It is horrible what the use of drugs will do to some.

Meanwhile, rest, relax, try not to dwell and know that we are all here for you. Go get your hair colored instead of doing it yourself, treat yourself to something special...

Hugs,

Jo

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JoAnn wrote:

what do I do to get my heart my inner life back as it just feels gone, empty inside me. Your inner life isn't gone....It's just on hold right now which makes sense given what you've just been through. Be patient with yourself, with your heart, and with your feelings.

Have nothing to give anyone back, nothing at all. I need advise, and wisdom from you all. Your my rock and count on your always being there not just for me but for all. That is why this is such a great digest. You are in no way expected to be giving anything to anyone of us right now. This is your time to let others be there for you. We are one of your rocks and you can just sit on us for a spell. We won't move or crumble. We will just stay solid while you emotionally re-group. When you get tired of just sitting on us, you can decide that you are ready to stand up and move forward, knowing that we are still there for you if you need to come back and sit down on us again.

WE always back each other up. And we will continue to back each other up. No one is left out, none. Thank you and well, thank you.s MommaJoAnn

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JoAnn,

I wish there was a quick fix for what you are going through but I know there is not. Just please know that with the love and support of your family and friends, and the passing of time, you will heal from this. You are a strong person and I know you will come out of this an even better person than you are, if that is possible. Do not lose hope, and embrace all of the emotions that you will go through instead of ignoring them. Each stage of emotion that you will experience will lead you to recovery. Many many hugs and prayers...Lori

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JoAnn,

Thank you so much, I am just so happy to know all of you, and try to help wherever I can even though I don't have near as much knowledge yet, so all I can do is listen and support. I think you are an extraordinary person too, with all that you have been going through you still make such an effort to help everyone and offer such hearwarming words and such strength. You have made me smile and I can't thank you enough for that. I'm off to get something to eat, you get some rest. = ) Lori

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Thank you......trying just seems I push back as can't get to place anymore to deal with things especially with sister so ill. But do know I thank you and need your friendship so much. It is such a blessing to know you and have you in my life. You take care Lori, know you hurt so much yet you are always here for others. Please know that has not gone unnoticed, just how much you give of yourself to each of us. Prayers are with you my friend

s Momma

JoAnn

Re: Just want to go to bed and before update

JoAnn,

I wish there was a quick fix for what you are going through but I know there is not. Just please know that with the love and support of your family and friends, and the passing of time, you will heal from this. You are a strong person and I know you will come out of this an even better person than you are, if that is possible. Do not lose hope, and embrace all of the emotions that you will go through instead of ignoring them. Each stage of emotion that you will experience will lead you to recovery. Many many hugs and prayers...Lori