MAILBOXES 
Sometimes it's not that easy to communicate. See (OTHER) MAILBOXES at http://bit.ly/ruralwriter. This is Jennasy, Pat and evryone this site is being …

I lost my children because I was a victim ...part 2 
Ultimately I lost my fight.The judge's exact words were "If you can't protect yourself...you can't protect your children...parental rights are terminated …

I lost my children because I was a victim 
I have been free from my abuser for about five years.I stayed with him for twenty years of HELL. Beatings were a daily routine along with disgusting tirades …

I lost my children because I was a victim 
I have been free from my abuser for about five years.I stayed with him for twenty years of HELL. Beatings were a daily routine along with disgusting tirades …

DH is sooo stubborn 
But he saved our mailbox--again.I'm paranoid about plows,for good reason. See MAILBOX at http://bit.ly/ruralwriter

jenn 
I need help this is Jane Doe its a 911 emergancy that I get ahold of you

TERRIBLE WINTER 
I'm from New England and this winter has been the WORST, at least snow-wise. See: THIS WINTER WEARS ME DOWN AND LIFTS ME UP @ http://bit.ly/ruralwriter …

DANGEROUS DATING 
Why are older teen boys hitting on pre-teen and young teen girls? See DANGEROUS DATING @ http://bit.ly/ruralwriter. Pat

The Unknown 
Sometimes even horses are afraid to run to safety. See HORSES,SNOW,RESCUE @ http://bit.ly/ruralwriter.

Which is worse... 
...being sent far away from your family with no hope of visitation or going so far away from someone there's no hope of visitation? See: YOU'RE SO FAR …

CHARM CAN MESS WITH YOUR MIND 
...no matter what your age. See THE ALLURE OF DAD @ http://bit.ly/ruralwriter.

GAMES 
Shelter boys, all ages, have learned the games well. See "OOPS! SORRY!" at http://bit.ly/ruralwriter. Pat

Polar Bear Love 
Some kids think a poster is real, an ideal famliy.See POLAR BEAR LOVE @ http://bit.ly/ruralwriter

Polar Bear Love 
Some kids think a poster is real, an ideal famliy.See POLAR BEAR LOVE @ http://bit.ly/ruralwriter

Batterers have so many excellent skills! 
Read about it at SPECIAL. http://bit.ly/ruralwriter Pat

Christmas Memories 
What's so great about this annual chore? See TAKING DOWN THE CHRISTMAS TREE @ http://bit.ly/ruralwriter

Suzanne Perry: Victim to Victor. Global concert to expose domestic violence 
My name is Suzanne Perry. I was controlled and beaten for over 20 years by my partner. Over those years, I lived in a virtual prison. I was plucked from …

Suzanne Perry: Victim to Victor. Global concert to expose domestic violence 
My name is Suzanne Perry. I was controlled and beaten for over 20 years by my partner. Over those years, I lived in a virtual prison. I was plucked from …

Immigration Just Makes Things Worse 
Bad enough you have to leave your country to get away from someone. What if you hook up with another abuser and he threatens to send you home? See JUST …

Immigration Just Makes Things Worse 
Bad enough you have to leave your country to get away from someone. What if you hook up with another abuser and he threatens to send you home? See JUST …

I am a survivor and my daughter is as well 
Six years ago I literally had the veil of illusion ripped from my eyes. Although deep in my heart I knew what I was living with. I realized the man I …

SMALL MIRACLES 
Sometimes the shelter brings its own special brand of joy. See SMALL MIRACLES at http://bit.ly/ruralwriter And I hope you all have a good Xmas. Pat

SANTA AT THE SHELTER 
The holidays aren't all bad at the shelter. Holiday spirit creeps in.. See SANTA AT THE SHELTER at http://bit.ly/ruralwriter. Pat

THE HOLIDAYS 
The holidays aren't always what they're cracked up to be. See WELCOME VISITS AND VISITORS at http://bit.ly/ruralwriter

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PRAYERS ARE FOR EVERYONE 
Is prayer only needed for one party in "a problem"? See PRAYERS WELCOMED FOR...at http://bit.ly/ruralwriter May everyone have a safe, peaceful holiday. …

SANTA CLAWS 
Looking forward to Xmas day and wishing my experience could be shared with women who aren't so fortunate. Is a home with domestic violence any different …

THANKSGIVING 
What are you thankful for? See BE THANKFUL IF... at http://bit.ly/ruralwriter. And please press "follow" if you support victims of Domestic/Dating …

Survivor 
As a survivor of domestic violence I have been through many of those horrible stages that survivor's suffer. I have known that feeling of not calling …

MASKS 
All of us wear masks. What is yours like? See "MASKS" at http://bit.ly/ruralwriter

PICKPOCKET 
Just posted: How is a thief like a batterer? See PICKPOCKET at http://bit.ly/ruralwriter

HOME AGAIN 
What if home is not your haven? See "HOME AGAIN" @ http://bit.ly/ruralwriter

New post... 
Goods and services have a way of showing up at the shelter when they're most needed.See HIGHER POWER @ http://bit.ly/ruralwriter

What Kind of Dreams do kids from DV homes have? 
What dreams do we need to give them? See "DREAMS" http://bit.ly/ruralwriter

SEPARATIONS 
Is separating from a batterer different from divorce, death, moving away, etc.? See "SEPARATIONS" on http://bit.ly/ruralwriter. ("Writing Down The Shelter") …

Just posted... 
What if a kid blames himself for his parents fighting and violence? See "FAULT LINES" at http://bit.ly/ruralwriter.

BIRTH 
There's a big difference between birth of a batterer's baby while still living with him (or her) and birth in a home where a woman has choices. See …

Just posted... 
Did you worry and prepare for hurricane Earl? There are other kinds of disasters. Check out "STORMS" at my Blog "Writing Down the Shelter." http://bit.ly/ruralwrite …

Just posted... 
Did you worry and prepare for hurricane Earl? There are other kinds of disasters. Check out STORMS at my Blog "Writing Down the Shelter." Pat

WHAT DOES IT MEAN--BEING CROWDED? 
See WRITING DOWN THE SHELTER/ "CROWDED": http://bit.ly/ruralwriter. Pat

Advocate Pat's Pages 
What happens when I write? See http://bit.ly/ruralwriter Hope this week is a good one for all! Pat

I am a survivor and just starting my work trying to help others. 
I am not ashamed anymore, but I was for a long time. I thought oh gosh, if they only knew what really goes on behind closed doors they will think I am …

DV UNIVERSITY 
During the past few years as a survivor and observer of domestic violence perpetrators I have come to the conclusion that they all must have acquired the …

Jane's Page 
I can feel other peoples pain. It used to be so bad that I lost focus. I've learned how to some what distance myself so that I can focus on what I need …

My New Life 
I decided to get married at the age of 19. At first, everything was going well. As a year passed, I started to see his abusive side. Not only was I struggling …

My Story 
I was in a relationship for 4 yrs. The man I was with was everything I could hope for. He was greatly involved with my children and treated them as his …

Lori's Pages 
One woman's struggle to work past her pain and desire to end her life as she realized she had a purpose; that she needed to stay and find out who she was …

My Domestic Violence and Advice Blogg link :-) 
I have walked from the darkest places and have taken the steps to gain all which I needed to walk into the light, and regain my life and freedom. I have …

My Kaleidoscope 
This kaleidoscope represents the journey I am now on, as a survivor. A happier journey, but one which will still have bumps in the road. This journey's …

Before it is too late 
When I first met D he seemed the most amazing man on Earth. Cuddly, sweet, open to talk about anything, a real gentleman, almost a dream come true... until …

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Some ways to get out Safely 
I lived with emotional abuse. One thing I have learned as a Victim Advocate is that every person who is the victim of abuse has their own limits and the …