Swampy wrote:

When I first left my abuser in 2000, I made my mind up that I was going to learn everything I could about web design and graphics. The doctor had given me the "news" that my injuries would soon land me in a wheelchair, so I figured if I am gonna be sitting in a chair anyhow, why not learn something that required me to sit down!

I bought a domain, and begin persueing my goal. With a whole lot of trial and error, I got it going, and had many people who were also going through domestic violence come to my site and thank me for having the courage to be open about what I had gone through.

I don't have that domain anymore...but I still get letters from people telling me how much they appreciated me telling my story because it helped them to really see that they also might have this horrible monster (domestic violence/abuse) lurking in their lives as well. Truth be known, doing this became my "therapy", as I no longer had insurance and could go to any professional.

As time has gone on, the decision came for me to do something with my life. So I went back to school, and am majoring in Criminal Justice. My main focus is on Forensic Pshycology, and it is my hope that I can find employment when I graduate, that will be a position I can really make a difference when it comes to changing the laws surrounding this crime. Most people would look at me and say..hey there isn't nothing wrong with you...! On the outside you cannot see my injuries...but my xrays tell the whole story. The injuries are permanent and irreversible.

I do hope that I can help somebody along the way...thats what our lives really should be about anyhow..being part of the solution and not part of the problem!

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:02 pm

Swampy wrote:

No he isn't in jail...got him a new potential victim as well as a daughter by her now which is very scarey to me because I know him better then she ever will and what he is capable of. They will both end up becoming another notch in his belt buckle so to speak, and I did try to warn her but it fell on deaf ears.

Thats the bad part about the whole thing...it is so easy to fall head over heels for a person, and not see what they really are...
Love can indeed be so very blind!

Which is why I am single and will probably stay that way for a VERY long time... lol


Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:42 pm

SilentKaos wrote:

To respond to "godfirst" reply..I also have served and continue to serve in the armed forces. I was destined to do so since birth, considering my surroundings. Being a military brat is not always one of the simplest tasks. But you learn to adapt. I as well have had my toll/share of losses in the past years. But I honor there memory and carry on as Im sure you do as well.

As for the main discussion. We each in our self estowed way's contribute a little something to the world or even to those closest to us, as well as complete strangers via. the net. It just all depends on how you look at it actually. Im sure you do not need me to sit here and write a thesis

Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 1:06 am